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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Bottoms gained her own endorsements from several high-profile Democrats, including former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. — Sarah Kallis, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 Tuesday’s results hand another loss to Missouri Republicans, who have suffered major defeats this year on some of their high-profile priorities. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 His death in April triggered a high-profile race in what has long been considered a solidly blue district. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Cooper said the commission victories distinguish Cabarrus from other counties where Democrats performed well in high-profile statewide races but Republicans retained local offices. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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