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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But one can’t exactly fault Travolta for wanting to keep a low profile, considering that the last two decades have been mired in personal strife for the actor.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

While Powell has promised to keep a low profile, his continued presence may narrow the reform agenda Warsh has spoken about.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

That includes Powell, a dove by inclination who says he plans to keep a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Harborne, who until now had kept a low profile, said he wanted to speak out to explain his motivation and his relationship with Farage.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“I need to think, and we should keep a low profile until I figure out what to do.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

low profile

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