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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She's never had a high profile in the party.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Another high profile academic Prof Alice Sullivan has begun legal action against the University of Bristol.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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