bankable

adjective

Definition of bankablenext
as in profitable

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Recent Examples of bankable Moreover, studios rely on franchises and bankable stars to drive value across the company, not just on the big screen. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Despite being one of the most bankable movie stars in history, Tom Cruise’s love life is reportedly a total flop. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 For months now, Gauff has been an increasingly bankable force in the game. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The action vet remains among the most bankable stars, but Shelter also underwhelmed recently. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bankable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
  1. profitable
  2. lucrative
  3. remunerative
  4. economic
  5. gainful
  6. juicy
  7. paying
Adjective
  • Maeda said that Rakuten Medical’s Japan branch is profitable, though the global entity operates at a loss due to high research spending.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lionel Mestre, partner at French private equity firm Weinberg Capital Partners, told CNBC his firm still focuses on profitable defense businesses with established products, customers and positive cash flow, rather than early-stage startups.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of profitable
Adjective
  • Sanctions on Moscow could be swept away while lucrative trade deals would inevitably ensue.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Trump recruits Americans to hunt taxpayer fraud with lucrative cash rewards.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of lucrative
Adjective
  • McGuane had remunerative dalliances with ’70s Hollywood, selling screenplays and hobnobbing with the inebriate tranche of the A-list.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • These findings meaningfully raise the odds of either a massive settlement and licensing deal or, failing that, a Times victory at trial that would be catastrophic for the defendants and enormously remunerative for the plaintiff.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of remunerative
Adjective
  • The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Graham is a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, a professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy, and a senior scientist at Gallup, whose World Poll supplied the data for her latest paper.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of economic
Adjective
  • But gainful employment and truly gainful employment — that is, with more pay and status — are two different things.
    — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The move by the shop owner launched a flurry of online discourse about the tripod-wielding gaggle of usually young, almost always female influencers who parade their phones around in the hopes of building, or nurturing, a gainful following.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of gainful
Adjective
  • Readers rave about the flavorful combination of fresh apples, plump, juicy raisins, and cinnamon.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The actress also had a juicy central role as a cheating wife alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn in the black comedy Clay Pigeons (1998), directed by David Dobkin.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of juicy
Adjective
  • The non-paying Bellum was already under investigation at the time by the California Labor Commission for alleged nonpayment to former workers – including ex-cops and FBI agents who appeared as experts on the company’s shows.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The mini model is the free version available for non-paying subscribers.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of paying

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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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