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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Much of that income came from a major gala fundraiser held in London in 2023, but a source within the sector has said it is "difficult optically to do anything high profile like that again".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The former Labour spin doctor has been a high profile figure in British politics for decades.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Few of Bindery’s authors have Summers’ high profile or sizable backlog.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Despite his high profile, he kept out of the public eye, largely limiting his appearances to quarterly earnings calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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