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keep a low profile

Idioms

Stay out of public notice, avoid attracting attention to oneself. For example, Until his appointment becomes official, Ted is keeping a low profile. This expression alludes to profile in the sense of “a visible contour,” a usage dating from the 1600s. [Late 1900s]

Example Sentences

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While Powell has promised to keep a low profile, his continued presence may narrow the reform agenda Warsh has spoken about.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

As caliph, Abdulmejid was ordered to keep a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

While suddenly in the spotlight, LaRavia has tried to keep a low profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Muslim merriment in New York and New Jersey is usually coached to keep a low profile.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

I tried to keep a low profile because my name and picture were splattered over the front pages of several East Coast newspapers.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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