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

But in Montana, Republicans hope to capitalize on her high profile by painting Democrats as a party of extremists headed into the next election.

From Washington Times

“Some other things that we all consider very high profile or priority are going to have to be done perhaps at a slower rate,” he said.

From Washington Times

The justices have already started accepting high profile cases for next term, including a dispute over the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and potentially a spat over state social media laws.

From Seattle Times