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Definition of profilesnext
plural of profile

profiles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of profile
as in outlines
to produce a representation of the shape of the head as seen from the side his likeness was profiled against a background of vegetation

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Recent Examples of profiles
Verb
Staff writer Abigail Montanez profiles a home on Pantelleria, off the coast of Sicily, where a traditional dammuso was transformed into a tranquil family retreat rooted in the island’s volcanic landscape. John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026 Andrew Marchand profiles Tirico’s unique journey. Dianna Russini, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiles
Verb
  • Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
    Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Spotify claims those who aren’t household names can earn six figures, with more than 1,500 artists earning $1 million last year.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Pay a little more, and kids can sign up for craft sessions to make dream catchers or paint ceramic Boholano figures.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Younger generations often encounter histories of violence first through digital platforms.
    Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
  • People seeking support often present with overlapping challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma histories, chronic stress or relationship difficulties.
    Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
  • After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.
    Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Her everyday wardrobe centers on timeless staples such as cream tones, relaxed silhouettes, and monochrome suits.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Known for her signature blend of feminine silhouettes, exquisite prints, sophisticated tailoring and craftsmanship, Ortiz will make The Brazilian Court Hotel home for her exclusive Palm Beach presence.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
    Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Investigators say Raker searched obituaries, found the addresses of the deceased people and then broke into their homes.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These slow-growing trees are reliable, come in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and offer vivid bright scarlet, crimson, orange, and yellow fall foliage.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
  • These candy-like shapes in bright neon colors contrast quite nicely against a silver base.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While a number of big players have now moved their major launches to the spring — and splashy destination locales — Place Vendôme cornerstones and newer signatures made good use of the moment to showcase storied pasts, creative chops and new ways of working.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Season 3 picks up following the Season 2 finale cliffhanger, which found Emily and Sam finally sharing a romantic moment and agreeing to be honest about their pasts.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026

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