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UK/["/ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl/"]/US/["/ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl/"]/

Meaning of High-profile

receiving or involving a lot of attention and discussion in the media

In simple words: Very famous or important.

High-profile in a sentence

  • a high-profile campaign

How to use High-profile

Used for individuals, events, or projects that attract a lot of public attention. More suitable in professional or news contexts rather than casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

high-profile + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'high' in the sky and 'profile' like a celebrity on a magazine cover.

Related words

Collocations with High-profile

  • high-profile case
  • high-profile event
  • high-profile figure
  • high-profile project

Synonyms for High-profile

Opposites of High-profile

  • low-profile
  • unremarkable

Common mistakes with High-profile

  • Incorrectly using 'high-profile' without a noun (e.g., 'a high-profile is coming')
  • Confusing with 'high-profiled', which is not an accepted form
  • Using it to describe something minor or unimportant

Compare High-profile with Notable, Prominent, Famous, Renowned

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Frequently asked questions about High-profile

What does High-profile mean?

Very famous or important.

What is the definition of High-profile?

receiving or involving a lot of attention and discussion in the media

How do you use High-profile in a sentence?

a high-profile campaign

What are synonyms for High-profile?

Common alternatives include notable, prominent, famous, renowned, celebrated.

What is the opposite of High-profile?

Opposite meanings include low-profile, unremarkable.

What words go with High-profile?

It commonly pairs with high-profile case, high-profile event, high-profile figure, high-profile project.

What are common mistakes when using High-profile?

Incorrectly using 'high-profile' without a noun (e.g., 'a high-profile is coming') Confusing with 'high-profiled', which is not an accepted form Using it to describe something minor or unimportant

How do you pronounce High-profile?

US: /["/ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use High-profile?

Used for individuals, events, or projects that attract a lot of public attention. More suitable in professional or news contexts rather than casual conversations.

What CEFR level is High-profile?

"High-profile" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.