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 two had crossed paths occasionally in their hit-making careers, but never in such a high profile way.

From New York Times

And he accused the Kyiv government of making up “lies about Russia” and blaming Moscow for “high profile tragedies” in Ukraine in order to elicit Western support for more military assistance.

From Seattle Times

While serious cuts from blades are indeed rare, there have been some high profile injuries.

From Seattle Times