public eye
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public eye
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Women in the public eye are frequently held to a different standard than men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Neither player is the Ballon d'Or-winning sensation they once were earlier in their careers, nor are they in the public eye as much after taking on new challenges away from European football's top five leagues.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Though he went on to craft a career in the public eye as a musician, comedian and actor, painting remained his “true vocation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Jin’s daughter, now an American citizen, is fighting to keep her father’s struggle in the public eye.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Though there was little new news, Elisha’s influential family and friends supplied the newspapers with excerpts from his letters to keep his name in the public eye.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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