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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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Franklin, who was older than Washington and Jefferson by more than 25 years, was deeply involved in public health long before the Revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“She won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people,” Rose wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Research shows that toilet seats often carry fewer microbes than other high-touch areas in public bathrooms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The prime minister is expected to scrap plans that would have given security services a blanket exemption from a law designed to prevent cover-ups in public life.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It reminds me of Mom starting fights in public.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

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