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

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

And the former marine and anti-interventionist has kept a low profile over Trump's Iran war.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I tried to keep a low profile because my name and picture were splattered over the front pages of several East Coast newspapers.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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