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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Catherine, Princess of Wales has carried the label repeatedly, including its Nano Montreal and Hudson styles, while Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway and other high-profile customers have helped extend its recognition internationally. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Hilliard is the second high-profile executive to join USA Swimming before leaving less than a year later. Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 While mass shootings are still rare in Thailand, the country has seen an uptick in high-profile attacks in recent years. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Hollywood’s layoff is the second to hit a high-profile radio personality in just a few days. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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