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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"It's because some clients were high profile clients who did not want everybody to know where they were," Sawyer said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Now it looks like Doug Beattie is about to become the first high profile casualty.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Let’s look at three high profile names that will significantly determine the near term direction of the beaten down software space.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Blank Street wanted to kick off its California expansion in Beverly Hills because of its high profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The current high profile of literacy is symptomatic of a speedy, ruthless transition from an industrial to an information-based economy.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai