high profile

American

noun

a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.

high profile British

noun

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

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The Kospi index in South Korea, a proxy for AI sentiment due to high profile companies like SK hynix and Samsung Electronics, fell 6% and is now down 44% from its June peak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

During his tenure, Netflix rolled out high profile releases including “The Rip” starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and the Oscar-winning animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters,” as well costly misfires such as “The Electric State.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Serhii K will shortly become the first suspect to face charges in this high profile trial.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

But Snowflake has been the subject of many high profile data breaches in recent years and has been linked to incidents targeting services including Ticketmaster and Santander.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 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 Mihai Nadin

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