public figure
noun
a person who is widely known; celebrity.
public figures
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pluralof public figure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That ruling requires public figures claiming defamation to prove speakers had “actual malice,” meaning they knew the statements were false or else acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
SpaceX shares are rising, and that’s good news for some high-profile companies and public figures whose stakes in the company have been revealed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Unlike many public figures, Barton decided to stay virtually off social media before and during the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Popularly known as "Sonam sir", Wangchuk is one of best-known public figures in the disputed Indian-administered territory of Ladakh and a well-known name in India.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
De Becker, whose firm provides security for public figures, puts his bodyguards through a program of what he calls stress inoculation.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
