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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
Noun
Gather information from friends, colleagues and social media profiles, and start to build a profile. Rupal Patel, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The rivetingly intimate Jail Time Records profiles the first prison recording studio on the African continent and three incarcerated artists who express themselves through music. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiles
Noun
  • The whites of lights and balloons popped, and black suits seemed extremely dark while clearly retaining their cuts and contours.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.
    Andrew Jones, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The large monetary figures Ingoglia unveiled during each news conference came from analyses conducted by the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency team, or DOGE, which had requested budget information from and visited many municipalities across the state.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Since New York’s humane pet shop law went into effect, three stores with troubling histories have moved to Connecticut.
    Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 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
  • Sandy birch suits relaxed silhouettes and grounds bolder colors.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The silhouettes are relaxed but refined, often with a higher waist and fluid drape.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At least, that’s how Meredith told it, and how his obituaries eventually reported it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In online obituaries, the children were remembered for their vibrant personalities and joyful spirits.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The shapes don’t have to be uniform.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Shop the rug in three colors and in a variety of round, rectangular, and runner shapes.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

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