high profile

high profile
high-profile, adj.
a deliberately conspicuous manner of living or operating.
[1965-70]

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  • high-profile — ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A high profile person or a high profile event attracts a lot of attention or publicity. ...one of football s high profile chairmen. ...the high profile reception being given to Mr Arafat …   English dictionary

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  • high profile — /haɪ ˈproʊfaɪl/ (say huy prohfuyl) noun the conspicuousness which is gained by a public figure: *The players have a high profile and they have to behave accordingly. –sun, 1988. –high profile, adjective …  

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