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View synonyms for high profile

high profile

noun

  1. a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.


high profile

noun

    1. a position or approach characterized by a deliberate seeking of prominence or publicity
    2. ( as modifier ) Compare low profile

      a high-profile campaign

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • high-profile adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of high profile1

First recorded in 1965–70
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Example Sentences

It's not only the high profile players facing racist abuse - fans have told BBC Sport about their experiences following football.

From BBC

Alex Wood says that to his "mother's shame" he committed some of the most "high profile" financial offences in recent history.

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There have been several high profile cases this year which convey the problem of prison officer corruption.

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But replacing a star presenter on a high profile show is always a risk.

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Dr Stephenson collaborated with high profile politicians in the UK and abroad and spoke at engagements at global United Nations conferences for policy development in race relations.

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