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

Example Sentences

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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

He did so citing threats to the Fed's independence, and promised to keep a "low profile."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Such a low profile might explain the absence of biographical interest in him despite his strong campaigning against slavery and racial prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

I want to shout, but we're still trying to keep a low profile.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

low profile

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