high profile

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public prominence n.
famous adj.

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

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high profile

This summer has crystalised their situation further because of the high profile nature of the departures.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Whoever was appointed into such a high profile post would have faced scrutiny and Jason Arday had a slighter research track record than some others in the field.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Southeast Asia's biggest economy has long battled corruption in its public and private sectors despite strengthening anti-graft laws, creating special investigative commissions and arresting several high profile people.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Even more high profile has been the divorce of Rep. Max Miller from Emily Moreno, the daughter of another prominent Ohio Republican, Sen. Bernie Moreno.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 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 Mihai Nadin