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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And the former marine and anti-interventionist has kept a low profile over Trump's Iran war.

From Barron's • May 6, 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

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

Becerra “basically took a very absent, low profile — didn’t show up, didn’t harmonize the remarkable infighting,” Topol said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Add locksmith skills and a keen ability to keep a low profile, and I trip into the lap of luxury on a regular basis.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

low profile

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