bankable

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Recent Examples of bankable Bay and Smith have ties going back to the original 1995 Bad Boys, which Bay directed and starred Smith and essentially launched both into movie stardom: Smith would become one of the most bankable stars for the next couple of decades, while Bay became the go-to director for any major tentpole. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024 Now a defensive stand put the ball back in the hands of Miller Moss, whose poise as the Trojans quarterback had previously been USC’s most bankable asset on offense. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024 Their vote to join two Teamsters Locals in 2005 was a watershed moment for the group responsible for scouting the next class of bankable movie and television stars and matchmaking actors and projects. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2024 One of the most revered — and bankable — designers of her generation, Philo is a graduate of London’s famed Central Saint Martins fashion school. Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bankable 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bankable
Adjective
  • Thayer said the real estate industry is aware that Colorado is not as profitable a state for insurers as in the past.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on its CommScope NEXT transformation initiative, aiming to drive shareholder value through profitable growth, operational efficiency, and portfolio optimization.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Although Amazon doesn’t disclose profitability for this business, advertising tends to be highly lucrative.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Emhoff was an entertainment lawyer for three decades before giving up a lucrative career to support Harris.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Beyond the memories, the only trace of the great man is La Casa — the rambling, Spanish-style home with a terracotta roof, stucco walls and inlaid ceramic tiles that Valenzuela built for his family during the exhilarating, and financially remunerative, days of Fernandomania.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
  • At the same time, a growing chorus of policy wonks and public officials, including yours truly, have argued that Americans shouldn’t have to buy a college degree in order to find remunerative employment.
    Frederick Hess, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • These punishments are especially painful since North Korea’s economy has been severely strained by international sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The lefty newspaper has had an uptick in workers’ interest because there is gainful employment at the baths.
    Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The administration is calling these gainful employment and financial value transparency regulations.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Adjective
  • But when Heather arrives to meet them for coffee, things get juicy.
    Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Fall 2024, however, appears to be the season of berry makeup, where raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry shades juicy color across the cheeks, eyelids, and lips.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bankable. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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