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Recent Examples of profiles
Rupal Patel, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In Vogue, Robert Sullivan profiles former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland from New Mexico.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
For the June issue, Chris Heath profiles Choupette.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
In addition, the Pirates have arguably the best starting pitching prospect in the minors in Seth Hernandez, who profiles as a future ace.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 19 May 2026
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
Eric Olson profiles Karl Ove Knausgaard.
—Literary Hub, 14 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
Noun
Gather information from friends, colleagues and social media profiles, and start to build a profile.
—Rupal Patel, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mario, meanwhile, profiles the late governor of New York, Mario Cuomo, with appearances by all of Mario’s children, including his son Andrew, who served two terms as governor of New York himself (and a bit of a third before scandal forced him to resign).
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In Vogue, Robert Sullivan profiles former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland from New Mexico.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
For the June issue, Chris Heath profiles Choupette.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
In addition, the Pirates have arguably the best starting pitching prospect in the minors in Seth Hernandez, who profiles as a future ace.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 19 May 2026
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
Eric Olson profiles Karl Ove Knausgaard.
—Literary Hub, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiles
Noun
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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
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Armitage fused East African histories, mythology, sexuality, violence, and colonial memory into lush, unstable compositions that felt simultaneously intimate and epic.—
Thomas Rom,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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Considering that universities have a mixed record of preserving their histories, let’s hear it for the University of Chicago.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Altair and four other stars form a large vertical diamond that outlines the eagle’s wingspan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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But American businesses won’t have enough confidence for long-term investments until Venezuela’s leadership outlines a credible path to free and fair elections.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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An alliance of prominent French business, publishing and film figures has joined forces to revive one of the most storied venues in Paris cinephilia, with luxury house Chanel serving as lead partner behind the reopening of the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Noun
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That is the whole reason SaaS is not dead, despite a year of obituaries.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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For veterans, some profiles also surface military affiliation pulled from public records, LinkedIn, local news coverage of VA events, or obituaries.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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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
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Once again bringing together d’Adda’s rare and precious fabrics with Louboutin’s iconic silhouettes, the collection mirrors the designers’ ongoing creative exchange.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Stepping out in the French capital after dark, the singer and actor embraced a softer side of glamour, trading her signature slinkier silhouettes for a dreamlike dress that embodied couture fantasy and modern-day fairytale all at once.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Juan trades stories with his new friend while on his deathbed, recounting old loves and familial pasts.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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“Profiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profiles. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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