high profile
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of high profile
First recorded in 1965–70
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During his tenure, Netflix rolled out high profile releases including “The Rip” starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and the Oscar-winning animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” as well costly misfires such as “The Electric State.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
A high profile former detective who led the investigation to catch Levi Bellfield, the murderer of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amelie Delagrange, Sutton comfortably won the election to become Norfolk's commissioner two months ago.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
But there are fewer high profile Hollywood filmmakers this year than usual — which was also the case in Cannes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Cyber-security expert Kevin Beaumont warned those affected to be on high alert for other forms of scam and hack - especially high profile or wealthy individuals.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 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
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