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low profile

American  
[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /
low posture

noun

  1. a deliberately inconspicuous, modest, or anonymous manner.


low profile British  

noun

    1. a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity

    2. ( as modifier )

      a low-profile approach

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. (of a tyre) wide in relation to its height

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of low profile

First recorded in 1970–75

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But one can’t exactly fault Travolta for wanting to keep a low profile, considering that the last two decades have been mired in personal strife for the actor.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That includes Powell, a dove by inclination who says he plans to keep a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Harborne, who until now had kept a low profile, said he wanted to speak out to explain his motivation and his relationship with Farage.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have attempted to maintain a relatively low profile by taking refuge at their sprawling home in Pound Ridge in upstate New York.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

I want to shout, but we're still trying to keep a low profile.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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