Definitions

high profile

NOUN

public prominence

Synonyms

WEAK

conspicuousness eminence exposure high relief notoriety public exposure

Antonyms

WEAK

anonymity low profile

ADJECTIVE

famous

Synonyms

STRONG

big-name big-shot celebrated distinguished famous notable noteworthy notorious prominent renowned top-level

Example Sentences

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Take BlackRock, one of the most influential supporters of ESG initiatives thanks to its broad ownership of public companies and the high profile of its CEO Larry Fink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

He said "the high profile of the claimants was relevant to the extent of the damage that would be done if they chose to name the complainants publicly".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

A new peer reviewed analysis published in Global Ecology and Conservation argues that a high profile 2025 study significantly overstated the ecological impact of wolf recovery in Yellowstone National Park.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

Peter Murrell is not the first high profile political figure to end up before the criminal courts in Scotland but you would struggle to find such a vivid case.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The current high profile of literacy is symptomatic of a speedy, ruthless transition from an industrial to an information-based economy.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai