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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But one can’t exactly fault Travolta for wanting to keep a low profile, considering that the last two decades have been mired in personal strife for the actor.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The couple for years kept a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

And that with largely low profile if not invisible candidates, and without much of a ground campaign.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 6, 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

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