high profile
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of high profile
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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President Trump landed in China Wednesday for high profile meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping where the two are expected to discuss the Iran war and artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
He is not the only high profile figure at the centre of leadership speculation - but unlike Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham he is a member of Sir Keir's cabinet.
From BBC • May 13, 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
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
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