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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"It's because some clients were high profile clients who did not want everybody to know where they were," Sawyer said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Private text messages involving high profile figures Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift upped the stakes in a saga that offered a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes drama of a major Hollywood production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The issue of players covering their mouths became high profile in February when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni raised his shirt while speaking to Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during a Champions League game.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

While the event has traditionally hosted sitting presidents in the past, Trump’s decision this year to appear for the first time since taking office made the event particularly high profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 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