high/low profile

idiom

used to describe the amount of attention that someone or something is given
The actor's high profile helped promote the movie.
The company has kept a high profile in the computer industry.
I don't really like attention, so I try to keep/maintain a low profile around here.

Examples of high/low profile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bank is gearing up for what is poised to be the country’s most high profile privatization this year, with the UK government preparing to sell some of its remaining 28.9% stake to retail investors in the coming months. William Shaw, Fortune Europe, 26 Apr. 2024 Her high profile at the college level already hasn’t been all that easy. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024 Duncanville’s elite team consists of Ayson Theus, Brayden Williams and two high profile LSU football commits: Caden Durham and Dakorien Moore. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024 Cooper will be joined by special guests and will give viewers an insider-y look at high profile Team USA events at the Games, including soccer, gymnastics and basketball. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024 Hathaway, 41, is a Versace muse who has worn the brand for many high profile red carpet appearances including the Met Gala. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 In the days after the riot, the government’s document said, Kuehne destroyed evidence of the crime and told others in the group to delete their messages and photos, keep a low profile and stop texting one another. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024 This sleek design keeps a low profile while still providing a solid hold. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024 What’s a Texas policy issue that’s important to you, but not necessarily as high profile? Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024

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“High/low profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%2Flow%20profile. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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