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

Blank Street wanted to kick off its California expansion in Beverly Hills because of its high profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Early investigative advice is a routine part of many police investigations - particularly in serious, complex and high profile cases.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“This is California,” said an attorney in private practice who, despite his high profile, spoke on condition of anonymity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Much of that income came from a major gala fundraiser held in London in 2023, but a source within the sector has said it is "difficult optically to do anything high profile like that again".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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