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

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Iranian officials said Khamenei has been keeping a low profile for his own safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have attempted to maintain a relatively low profile by taking refuge at their sprawling home in Pound Ridge in upstate New York.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

He has his own radio show, first appearing under his mother's surname to keep a low profile before deciding "just to be myself".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

I’d found there were ways to keep a low profile when I needed to, helped by the Secret Service’s willingness to be flexible.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

low profile

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