high-profile

UK: ˌhaɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl | US: ˌhaɪ ˈproʊfaɪl

Definition
  1. adj. attracting a lot of attention or publicity due to prominence or importance

  2. adj. involving or characteristic of people or activities that are widely noticed

Structure
high <elevated>profile <public visibility>
Etymology

The term "high-profile" combines "high," from Old English hēah (meaning tall or elevated), and "profile," from Italian profilo (meaning outline or public image). The fusion reflects the metaphorical elevation of visibility or importance, akin to standing "high" in public awareness. Originally used in contexts like media or politics, it now broadly describes anything conspicuous.

Examples
  1. The high-profile trial was covered by news outlets worldwide.

  2. She avoided high-profile events to maintain her privacy.

  3. The company hired a high-profile CEO to boost its reputation.

  4. His high-profile resignation shocked the industry.

  5. The actor’s high-profile marriage ended in a quiet divorce.