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

Spider-Man 2 was one of a series of high profile games launched last week, including new titles from gaming icons Mario and Sonic.

From BBC

Considering Erasmus' high profile in social and traditional media, O'Sullivan understands the scepticism that might greet his description.

From BBC

Treasury yields backed down from 5% and investors shifted their focus to this week's high profile earnings and closely watched economic data.

From Reuters