public figure

[puhb-lik fig-yer]

noun

1. a person who is widely known; celebrity.

   The journalist talked about the often troubled relationship between public figures and the news media.

   Famous athletes, actors, and other public figures have championed the issue.

Example Sentences

It also understood the kind of public figures who ended up running the country better than most political analysts did.”

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The leads of the Netflix miniseries talked about the intrigue their characters feel for each other, their own experiences as public figures and the possibilities of a second season.

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Beyond the classroom, public figures disseminate a message of sacrifice and commitment to the defense of Russia.

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Though the assassinations of other public figures in Mexico have triggered outrage, the recent killing of Carlos Manzo, a mayor in Michoacán, has left many Mexicans wondering if the government can ever confront rampaging cartels.

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Danes and Rhys talked about the intrigue their characters feel for each other, their own experience as public figures, and a possible Season 2.

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Related Words

• someone 
• whoever