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.

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

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The demands by Greece for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, often still known as the Elgin Marbles, are the most high profile example in this contested debate.

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Walsh was taken off the pitch on a stretcher against Denmark and was later seen on crutches, raising fears she was the latest high profile England player to suffer an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury.

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In a update to Monday's board meeting, external, interim chief executive Carol Shillabeer said the "high profile of the EY report leads to an impact on staff".

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