1
as in contour
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in character sketch
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of profile
Brit Morse, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Nude Honey taps directly into that energy: part of the same sheer lipstick family, with a new shade profile meant to flatter bare skin, glazed complexions, and softly sculpted lips.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
This, in my father’s opinion, makes Steve a fabulous person to profile in the pages of Outside.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for profile
Verb
The feature also allows candidates to fill out their profile in a more complete way than users who don’t use the feature.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Nude Honey taps directly into that energy: part of the same sheer lipstick family, with a new shade profile meant to flatter bare skin, glazed complexions, and softly sculpted lips.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Noun
In Los Angeles, some nannies are living in fear of being profiled by ICE officers.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
This, in my father’s opinion, makes Steve a fabulous person to profile in the pages of Outside.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for profile
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profile
Verb
-
When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
-
The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
No matter the cut and contour of the songs, the answer is always fascinating.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
-
Following more than 20 years of innovation in brows, eyeshadow, blush, contour and recently minimalist foundation sticks and a blurring matte foundation, Anastasia Beverly Hills is dipping its toes into skincare.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
-
Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian pose as Kris Jenner (not pictured) snaps a photo of them on a taxi boat in Venice on June 26.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 June 2025
-
This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each of the 50 floriferous species included is brilliantly pictured on the front of its card in the deck.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
Noun
-
My curls stayed especially bouncy and held their shape all day, even while running around in humid weather.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
-
On Instagram, Protect the Mütter declared victory and posted an image of two skeletal hands, their bony fingers pressed together to make a heart shape.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Noun
-
Josh Murray was a father to his son, Braden, and worked as a supervisor for Perini Construction, according to his obituary.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
-
According to the obituary, the teen leaves behind her parents, two brothers, grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as her best friends and her boyfriend.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
-
That's a pretty large power and torque bump compared to the outgoing A5 Sportback, in part thanks to a new variable geometry turbocharger that replaces the old twin-scroll blower.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
-
Showing at London Fashion Week earlier this year, there was a geometry to that too.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
-
Looking through the history of J20 scoring rates, there are a variety of players who went on to have lengthy NHL careers or became top prospects, who produced similarly to Björck in their age-19 season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
-
That late start didn’t stop him from becoming the most accomplished and influential trainer in the history of North American horse racing.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Noun
-
Much of his focus has been on the potential configuration between the men’s and women’s teams and the academy, and whether they can be housed within the same or separate venues.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
-
The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a comprehensive motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, that includes 380 acres and features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary race track configurations: 2.4-mile, 15-turn or 2.258-mile, 13-turn layout.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profile. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share