high/low profile

idiom

used to describe the amount of attention that someone or something is given
The actor's high profile helped promote the movie.
The company has kept a high profile in the computer industry.
I don't really like attention, so I try to keep/maintain a low profile around here.

Examples of high/low profile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her high profile at the college level already hasn’t been all that easy. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024 Duncanville’s elite team consists of Ayson Theus, Brayden Williams and two high profile LSU football commits: Caden Durham and Dakorien Moore. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024 Cooper will be joined by special guests and will give viewers an insider-y look at high profile Team USA events at the Games, including soccer, gymnastics and basketball. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024 Hathaway, 41, is a Versace muse who has worn the brand for many high profile red carpet appearances including the Met Gala. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 In the days after the riot, the government’s document said, Kuehne destroyed evidence of the crime and told others in the group to delete their messages and photos, keep a low profile and stop texting one another. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024 This sleek design keeps a low profile while still providing a solid hold. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024 What’s a Texas policy issue that’s important to you, but not necessarily as high profile? Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024 Since then the singer has kept a relatively low profile, with the Toronto show representing his first public gig in more than a year. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2024

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“High/low profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%2Flow%20profile. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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