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 Venice Film Festival’s immersive sidebar celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a selection of projects, including titles featuring contributions by high-profile names such as Margot Robbie and Omar Sy. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Warsh’s ties with Druckenmiller, a high-profile investor, span a decade. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Martelly, who had selected Moïse as his successor to the presidency, is among several high-profile figures summoned to give testimony. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Osaka has followed a similar path through fashion and beauty partnerships, most recently through a series of high-profile on-court entrances. Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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