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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Brisbane, Australia — One of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases is back in court where a possible retrial, or an even longer prison sentence, awaits the home cook who used toxic mushrooms to kill three lunch guests. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 But as Peltola is campaigning to flip the seat, she's drawn a line between herself and one high-profile national Democrat. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The popular corn maze and sunflower gardens flooded, adding uncertainty to whether the former will be ready as usual for Conner Prairie's high-profile fall festivals. John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026 His high-profile performances for Japan at the World Cup caught even further attention, beginning with some excellent stops in the 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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