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noun
a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.
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Origin of high profile

First recorded in 1965–70

OTHER WORDS FROM high profile

high-profile, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for high profile

high profile

noun
  1. a position or approach characterized by a deliberate seeking of prominence or publicity
  2. (as modifier)a high-profile campaign Compare low profile
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