profile noun [C] (DESCRIPTION)
- anecdote
- another
- anti-narrative
- backstory
- be another story idiom
- bodice-ripper
- cautionary tale
- in medias res
- kompromat
- legend
- legendary
- lore
- misdescription
- rundown
- running commentary phrase
- scenario
- semi-legendary
- shaggy-dog story
- strand
- write something up
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
profile noun [C] (ATTENTION)
- Such high profile positions can be very stressful.
- The key to success is to do more to raise the profile of the company.
- We'll maintain a high profile and ensure that people are aware of our activities.
- I don't think he's too pleased with you, so I'd keep a low profile if I were you.
- The team has an appalling public profile.
profile noun [C] (SIDE VIEW)
Idiom
to predict the likely behavior or description of someone such as a customer or criminal, based on what information you have about them:
- This is the first in an occasional series that will profile local musicians, actors, and dancers.
- Each week we profile a reader and share her tips for looking fabulous.
- This is a great way to profile your users to see what they're interested in.
- The airline denied racially profiling passengers.
- Think of police "profiling" drivers and pulling over the wrong people.
