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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“This is California,” said an attorney in private practice who, despite his high profile, spoke on condition of anonymity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Tom Sharpe, a former Royal Navy Commander, says Bahrain was likely seen by Iran as a high profile target that has, in the past, had relatively little in the way of air defences.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Despite his high profile, he kept out of the public eye, largely limiting his appearances to quarterly earnings calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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