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Recent Examples of profiles
Katie Grant, Parents, 3 Jan. 2026
The linebacking corps is led by Bobby Okereke, who profiles as a potential cap casualty.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
This insightful book profiles the writers Austen herself read and loved and recounts Romney’s experience reading them, finding rare copies of their works and drawing on connections between their words and Austen’s.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Pierce would’ve checked both boxes as a backfield addition, a Houston product in his fourth season who profiles as a more traditional power back.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
The first part of the book profiles the films developed at the Cairo Film Connection that have gone on to win prizes in leading film festivals.
—Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Creadon’s previous credits include his feature directorial debut, 2006’s Wordplay, which profiles the New York Times crossword; a Sundance world premiere, Wordplay continued on to be named one of the National Board of Review’s top five documentaries of 2006.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Rather than a history of the genre or a taxonomy of its many styles and scenes, the series profiles a different personality or act in each episode.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
In Wired, Kate Knibbs profiles Abughazaleh and her campaign strategy of taking on Republicans in person, with uncompromising rhetoric.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
The book profiles a handful of young people who not only ditched their phones, but started organizations and a movement to get others to follow suit.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 3 Jan. 2026
The linebacking corps is led by Bobby Okereke, who profiles as a potential cap casualty.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
This insightful book profiles the writers Austen herself read and loved and recounts Romney’s experience reading them, finding rare copies of their works and drawing on connections between their words and Austen’s.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Pierce would’ve checked both boxes as a backfield addition, a Houston product in his fourth season who profiles as a more traditional power back.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
The first part of the book profiles the films developed at the Cairo Film Connection that have gone on to win prizes in leading film festivals.
—Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Creadon’s previous credits include his feature directorial debut, 2006’s Wordplay, which profiles the New York Times crossword; a Sundance world premiere, Wordplay continued on to be named one of the National Board of Review’s top five documentaries of 2006.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Rather than a history of the genre or a taxonomy of its many styles and scenes, the series profiles a different personality or act in each episode.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
In Wired, Kate Knibbs profiles Abughazaleh and her campaign strategy of taking on Republicans in person, with uncompromising rhetoric.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiles
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The Florida Department of Revenue exemptions page outlines eligibility requirements for these programs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The current policy for ICE and DHS agents outlines very narrow acceptable reasons for an officer to fire a weapon into a moving vehicle.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Mean Green’s best football season ever wasn’t even over before the major figures from that team left, or announced their intentions to bounce ASAP; when the season did end, moments after UNT defeated San Diego State to win the New Mexico Bowl, is when the great Denton flood began.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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More effective is Oldroyd’s patience in establishing Jack and Anna’s histories with the murder victim, Rachel Hopkins (Jamie Tisdale).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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These regular observations will gradually take in data and aim to provide pivotal information about the strengths, compositions, and histories of these primitive cosmic bodies.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The So Nude Sandal, one of Aquazzura’s most streamlined silhouettes, retails for $850 and features a single narrow front strap, an open toe and a slim 105-millimeter stiletto secured by a barely-there slingback.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Flats of every kind have dominated this year — from ballet flats similar to those worn by Angelina Jolie and Cindy Crawford, to Mary Janes, woven flats, and T-strap silhouettes.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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When Sara Jane Moore died in September at the age of 95, obituaries recounted the strange and disturbing incident that thrust her into the national spotlight decades earlier.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Type of pill Krill oils come in all shapes and sizes of pills.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This class is for ages 16 and older and includes skills such as how to throw, alter shapes and trim.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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As the series plays out, both Anna and Jack become suspects due to their complicated pasts with each victim.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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As suspicion mounts, both women must navigate lies, danger, and their own pasts to survive—and find the truth.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Profiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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