high-profile

adjective

: attracting a lot of attention in newspapers, on television, etc.
a high-profile legal case
a high-profile athlete
She has a very high-profile job.

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The rules were set following a landmark 1908 court case involving French national Suzanne Brière, who had converted to Zoroastrianism after marrying a high-profile member of the Tata family. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 If rumors are true, Seed is about to stage likely the most high-profile wedding of his career. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 Some human rights experts have said that detaining such a high-ranking and high-profile doctor has left a chilling effect. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 June 2026 Therefore, this high-profile consumption, though a 'beautiful effect,' likely indicates a relative slowdown in actual economic growth. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-profile

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“High-profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-profile. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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