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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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Several active, high-profile employers in the aerospace sector are at the forefront of hiring struggles.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The year has seen several high-profile romances take it to the next stage.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The Vetements show featured several other high-profile names.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
Several active, high-profile employers in the aerospace sector are at the forefront of hiring struggles.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The year has seen several high-profile romances take it to the next stage.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
The Vetements show featured several other high-profile names.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
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“High-profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-profile. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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