high-profile persons

[haɪ ˈproʊfaɪl ˈpɜrsənz]
noun phrasepl: high-profile persons
pessoas de alto perfil / personalidades de destaque
1. individuals who are widely known and frequently in the public eye; prominent or well-known people who attract media attention and public interest
High-profile persons such as celebrities and politicians are often subject to intense media scrutiny.
Pessoas de alto perfil, como celebridades e políticos, frequentemente são alvo de intenso escrutínio da mídia.
2. notable figures whose actions and statements are of significant public concern or interest
The conference will be attended by several high-profile persons from the business world.
A conferência será frequentada por várias personalidades de destaque do mundo dos negócios.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'high-profile persons' refers to individuals who command significant public attention. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in media coverage of entertainment, politics, and business sectors. In the USA, it's commonly employed in legal, political, and celebrity contexts, often implying additional security concerns or media management needs. The term carries connotations of both status and vulnerability to public scrutiny.
NYC Slang
big names / hotshots / major players
Synonyms / Sinônimos
prominent figuresnotable personspublic figurescelebritiesVIPswell-known personalitiesdistinguished individuals
Antonyms / Antônimos
obscure personsunknown individualsprivate citizensanonymous peoplelow-profile persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas de alto perfil / personalidades de destaque
Most common translation used in media and formal contexts
São Paulo
personalidades destacadas / figuras públicas de relevo
More formal usage in business and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
celebridades / personalidades conhecidas
Often used colloquially, especially in entertainment contexts
Portugal
personalidades de relevo / figuras públicas proeminentes
More formal and literary usage compared to Brazil

Related Words

celebritypublic figurenotorietyfameprominencevisibilitymedia attentionpublic interest

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the spotlight
in the public eye
under the microscope
household name
a person of note
the talk of the town
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