high profile
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of high profile
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Meta Platforms paid $22.5 million to protect billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg, citing his high profile and “specific threats.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
After her departure from the cabinet in November 2024, Haigh maintained a high profile on the backbenches, playing a key role in orchestrating the Labour rebellion against proposed welfare cuts last year.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Take BlackRock, one of the most influential supporters of ESG initiatives thanks to its broad ownership of public companies and the high profile of its CEO Larry Fink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 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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