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Recent Examples of bankable
So what makes some Olympians so bankable?
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
That’ll be especially important to achieve because the rest of the rotation is not nearly as bankable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The package pairs recognizable Spanish talent with a genre category that remains among the most bankable in international sales.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Williams hadn't reached his peak yet either, but his memorable performances in films like Popeye and The World According to Garp had turned him into a beloved and bankable box office star.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
That’ll be especially important to achieve because the rest of the rotation is not nearly as bankable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The package pairs recognizable Spanish talent with a genre category that remains among the most bankable in international sales.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Williams hadn't reached his peak yet either, but his memorable performances in films like Popeye and The World According to Garp had turned him into a beloved and bankable box office star.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
Adjective
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Airlines can also save money by cutting less profitable flights, which can drive up costs for passengers, too.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The closures reflect Walmart’s shifting supply chain strategy, which has resulted in faster delivery along with a profitable e-commerce operation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The latter is rarely financially lucrative for teams.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Hollywood has lost one of its most lucrative theatrical markets.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is in large part because 401(k)-type plans became more common and, according to the paper, displaced more liquid and less remunerative forms of saving such as checking accounts.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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This mundane enterprise turned out to be reasonably remunerative.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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City officials and economic development professionals have claimed to have signed non-disclosure agreements with the company, limiting their ability to talk about the project publicly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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In our assessment, the public may hear less about where policy is heading but see faster changes when economic conditions shift.—
Paul Wachtel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The goal is to prepare these students for their future jobs by developing the skills needed to find gainful employment.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
28 Dec. 2025
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Where do alien nerds find gainful employ?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Spicy Chicken Sandwich features a juicy marinated chicken breast breaded in a fiery blend of spices and topped with lettuce and tomatoes to cool things down.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The idea is to remove non-paying riders, often who are homeless, mentally ill or taking illicit drugs, from the system.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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All roles are open and non-paying.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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