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as in contour
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as in character sketch
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Recent Examples of profile
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
This flavor profile, along with sleek packaging, suggests it will be aimed at nightlife crowds that might otherwise be looking for vodka or tequila while ordering bottle service.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Throughout this time, Todd set more than 60 national and world records and was profiled by Sports Illustrated in 1977.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
This flavor profile, along with sleek packaging, suggests it will be aimed at nightlife crowds that might otherwise be looking for vodka or tequila while ordering bottle service.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
That tax officer is not supposed to profile me or match my donations with other sources to infer my politics, my religion or health issues.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Throughout this time, Todd set more than 60 national and world records and was profiled by Sports Illustrated in 1977.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profile
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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
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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
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No matter the cut and contour of the songs, the answer is always fascinating.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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My curls stayed especially bouncy and held their shape all day, even while running around in humid weather.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Showing at London Fashion Week earlier this year, there was a geometry to that too.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profile. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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