profile

[proh-fahyl] / ˈproʊ faɪl /

NOUN

drawing of outline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

figure portrait sketch

STRONG

contour delineation figuration form likeness line lineament lineation shadow shape silhouette

WEAK

side view

NOUN

description, characterization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis biography chart review sketch study survey

STRONG

diagram vignette

WEAK

character sketch thumbnail sketch vita

Example Sentences

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Iranian officials said Khamenei has been keeping a low profile for his own safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

My Gi profile requires I answer questions about my kid.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

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

From BBC • May 9, 2026

But that’s behind the company, and it has a nice group of drugs now that give it a diversified profile with a strong pipeline.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

As they saw it, Elizebeth was helping to improve their public profile.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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