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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Now it looks like Doug Beattie is about to become the first high profile casualty.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Private text messages involving high profile figures Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift upped the stakes in a saga that offered a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes drama of a major Hollywood production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

While the event has traditionally hosted sitting presidents in the past, Trump’s decision this year to appear for the first time since taking office made the event particularly high profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

While income varies, a medium-to-large-sized university's annual income can start at around £500 million and rise into the billions for the most high profile institutions.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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