high-profile
adjective
: attracting a lot of attention in newspapers, on television, etc.
a high-profile legal case
a high-profile athlete
She has a very high-profile job.
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Herman Weisberg, a former NYPD detective turned high-profile private investigator, believes one phone call could still crack the case.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Another massive cost will be security, not only for the couple, but for the high-profile guests.
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Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette received a hero's welcome upon his return to Toronto after a high-profile offseason departure to the New York Mets.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The hike comes after months of high-profile service issues such as breakdowns, crew shortages and fires.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Another massive cost will be security, not only for the couple, but for the high-profile guests.
—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette received a hero's welcome upon his return to Toronto after a high-profile offseason departure to the New York Mets.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The hike comes after months of high-profile service issues such as breakdowns, crew shortages and fires.
—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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“High-profile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-profile. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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