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Synonyms

in public

Idioms  

  1. Openly, open to public view or access. For example, They've never appeared together in public. [c. 1450] For an antonym, see in private.

Example Sentences

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The net worth of many of the wealthiest tech titans, from Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, is tied up in shares of the companies they run, which are often disclosed in public filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And this past January the General Services Administration updated its Open Source Software Policy to require that new custom code be developed in public repositories from day one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This reflects that most students, about 5.73 million, are in public schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Lord Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on 23 February, over allegations that while serving as a minister in 2010 he passed on market-sensitive government information to Epstein.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I order a plate of biscuits and hash and then stare at them when they arrive, unable to remember the last time I ate in public, in a restaurant with other people.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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