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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Cuba often makes mass prisoner releases in conjunction with high profile events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Early investigative advice is a routine part of many police investigations - particularly in serious, complex and high profile cases.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“This is California,” said an attorney in private practice who, despite his high profile, spoke on condition of anonymity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Police said retired Major General Suresh Sallay was taken into custody at dawn in a suburb of the capital, Colombo in the most high profile arrest in the long-running investigation.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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