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Definitions

low profile

[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /
NOUN
avoidance of attention
Synonyms
WEAK
anonymity inconspicuousness latency low key low posture low visibility reluctance reticence secrecy semivisibility
ADJECTIVE
obscure, anonymous
Synonyms
STRONG
anonymous inconspicuous low-key obscure unconspicuous unnoticeable unobtrusive

Example Sentences

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As a foreigner, Felix was afforded some security from persecution at the hands of French Catholics, provided he kept a low profile and focused on his studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But she wound up being just one of many with such a pedigree in his Cabinet, and she’s kept a low profile ever since.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Nevertheless, he kept a low profile, giving no interviews or public speeches and holding no official government position.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

So far, Giorgia Meloni has kept a very low profile on the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

He prefers to keep a low profile around Mack.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.