bankable
adjective
bank·able
ˈbaŋ-kə-bəl 
1
: acceptable to or at a bank
bankable currency
2
: sure to bring in a profit
Hollywood's most bankable star—
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During the final years of Cheers, Harrelson became a bankable movie star, headlining hits like White Men Can’t Jump (1992) and Indecent Proposal (1993).
—Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
Popular on Variety These packages have bankable stars and heatseeking up-and-comers, including Kristen Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell and Sydney Sweeney.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 May 2024
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Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 19 May 2024
Popular on Variety These packages have bankable stars and heatseeking up-and-comers, including Kristen Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell and Sydney Sweeney.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 May 2024
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“Bankable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bankable. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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