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Recent Examples of profiles
Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Thompson also profiles Daniel Hodges, a police officer who was pinned against a doorway and beaten while attempting to prevent the mob from breaching the building.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The documentary, which profiles poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing Gibson’s cancer journey, won prizes for outstanding nonfiction feature, original music score and Unforgettables honors for Gibson and Falley.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Eric Olson profiles Karl Ove Knausgaard.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Thompson also profiles Daniel Hodges, a police officer who was pinned against a doorway and beaten while attempting to prevent the mob from breaching the building.
—The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The documentary, which profiles poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing Gibson’s cancer journey, won prizes for outstanding nonfiction feature, original music score and Unforgettables honors for Gibson and Falley.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiles
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This article outlines a system to achieve niche fame using ChatGPT.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The policy also outlines investment areas for the country, including incentives to attract foreign talent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Looking ahead, several companies with histories of beating analysts’ estimates will issue their quarterly reports next week, including Western Alliance and F5.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Commonly framed and told histories of Indigenous women such as Pocahontas and Sacagawea, who are associated with famous expeditions by white English settlers in North America, are clear examples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The post pictures a reflection of Spears wearing a short, white dress covered in tiny black polka dots.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Gallery-Hopping Look Lean on a few favorite polished silhouettes, like a double-breasted jacket, wide-leg trousers, pumps, and a leopard hat for a polished gallery hopping look.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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This Paris collection showcased more relaxed silhouettes with many layers, playing towards the casual nature of fashion.—
Jye Marshall,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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His obituaries were preoccupied with the fact that some of his works were very long.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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For the past 10 years Ai has lived in Germany, the UK and now Portugal, never once setting foot in his native country, where people with far less controversial pasts have faced arbitrary detention.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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In countries with authoritarian pasts, particularly, a democratic approach to business can encourage democracy beyond the business itself.—
Midhat Zwayen,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Profiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiles. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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