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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Mohammed's case has become relatively high profile because he is an American citizen.

From BBC

Mass data breaches are fuelling scams and secondary hacks around the world, with several high profile attacks coming in 2025 alone.

From BBC

These races lack the high profile of the presidential campaign, but they can give us hints about the kind of race the country may face in November.

From New York Times

Though some firms have abandoned deals after being challenged, the FTC has also lost some high profile court battles.

From BBC

Workers’ Party chairwoman Gleisi Hoffmann was one of the few high profile adversaries of the former president to make comments about the pro-Bolsonaro event in Sao Paulo.

From Seattle Times