high profile

American  

noun

1. a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.

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high profile British  

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

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Other Word Forms

• high-profile
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of high profile

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Private text messages involving high profile figures Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift upped the stakes in a saga that offered a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes drama of a major Hollywood production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

While the event has traditionally hosted sitting presidents in the past, Trump’s decision this year to appear for the first time since taking office made the event particularly high profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

While income varies, a medium-to-large-sized university's annual income can start at around £500 million and rise into the billions for the most high profile institutions.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Let’s look at three high profile names that will significantly determine the near term direction of the beaten down software space.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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