high profile

noun

1. a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.

high profile

noun

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

      a high-profile campaign

Other Words From

• high-profile adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of high profile¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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

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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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