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

The claims emerged in a High Court case against Mirror Group Newspapers brought by several high profile figures.

From BBC

There are also plenty of projects which are not about high profile, which are not about so-called star architecture — the all-singing-all-dancing, look-at-me building, which I reject anyway, which is a cartoon image.

From New York Times

The investigation has intensified since then with high profile arrests, searches and the seizure of a motorhome.

From BBC