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 judge who presided over the high-profile murder trial of Karmelo Anthony is standing by one of the case's most controversial decisions, saying keeping cameras out of the courtroom was necessary to ensure a fair trial.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Claire Danes and Richard Gadd both flirted with madness in high-profile acting duets this season.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 June 2026
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Schumer’s optimism comes as Democrats navigate a series of high-profile Senate races that could determine control of the chamber and expose broader ideological tensions within the party.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Claire Danes and Richard Gadd both flirted with madness in high-profile acting duets this season.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 June 2026
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Schumer’s optimism comes as Democrats navigate a series of high-profile Senate races that could determine control of the chamber and expose broader ideological tensions within the party.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
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“High-profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-profile. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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