bankable

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For decades, it was one of the most bankable brands in food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

So the creative team instead relied on other selling points — namely, a hit filmmaker and a bankable star.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Concurrently, movies focused on white stories to avoid anti-miscegenation laws, not to mention white performers were seen as more bankable, especially to white audiences.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

Organising concerts is tough, as they often incur losses, so when the opportunity arises, bankable performers are exploited for profits.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2024

Doing things for others may not bring in bankable dividends but it does bring in happiness.

From Laugh and Live by Fairbanks, Douglas