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 pool of eligible candidates willing and able to take on such a high-pressure, high-profile role is relatively small, three sources said. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 Harry is known for speaking out in high-profile campaigns about the harmful impact of technology on young people. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 This is the latest in a string of high-profile TV roles Lane has taken on in recent years. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Zahnd, first elected in 2002, had a career defined by high-profile cases and solidified Platte County’s tough-on-crime reputation. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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