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Recent Examples of profiles
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
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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
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The World Gold Council outlines several scenarios.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN outlines the essential do’s and don’ts to help set the tone for a successful year ahead.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The committee’s creation is the latest call for transparency and further investigation in the aftermath of the Justice Department’s release of a trove of Epstein files, which has sent shockwaves through several industries after revelations about the late financier’s ties to prominent figures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of China’s most influential cultural figures, Wang is not simply a celebrity endorsement but occupies a rare position at the intersection of youth identity, entertainment, and fashion authority.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Three of the papers have deep histories in their communities.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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According to oral tribal histories, the sachems demonstrated the boundaries of the Providence Land Grant to Roger Williams by standing at Neutaconkanut Hill and spreading their arms wide.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 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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Think classic straight-leg black trousers from stalwarts like Nili Lotan and Theory, or the slouchy wide-leg silhouettes that brands like Toteme have perfected.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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From cozy sweater dresses that feel comfortable enough for long travel days to polished maxi dresses that work for dinners and special occasions, winter-friendly silhouettes make getting dressed on the road refreshingly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
17 Feb. 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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Temperature, water content and the crystal shapes of snowflakes dictate a lot about which skis and wax are used during competition events, Schumacher said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The horizontal ruching adds a waist-cinching effect, while the compression fabric smooths and shapes.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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More information regarding Ciara and Oliver’s hedonistic, erotic relationship and their respective pasts is revealed.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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But more than 32,000 families of Pell Grant recipients who graduated from or left the 41 schools in the recent pasts were struck with Parent PLUS loans, with a median debt load of about $30,000 each, the report said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Profiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiles. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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