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High-profile

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

Definition

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

In simple words: Very famous or important.

Examples

  • a high-profile campaign

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • notable
  • prominent
  • famous
  • renowned
  • celebrated

Antonyms

  • low-profile
  • unremarkable

Common mistakes

  • 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