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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“This is California,” said an attorney in private practice who, despite his high profile, spoke on condition of anonymity.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the face of BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, he's one of the corporation's high profile names.

From BBC

Alexander-Arnold made a high profile move from boyhood club Liverpool to European giants Real Madrid last summer, but the transfer has not gone exactly to plan.

From BBC

"They're very high profile fires in main streets," he added, "and that has an impact on the psyche on the city."

From BBC

There have been a number of high profile family fallouts - such as Harry and Meghan with the Royal family, Brooklyn Beckham, and Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, who reportedly didn't invite his parents to his wedding.

From BBC