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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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Altringham felt his integrity and credentials were under attack, and eventually he lost faith in public inquiries.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also defended the move in public, even as he maintained that pesticides and herbicides are “toxic by design.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The $400-million ballroom has become a passion project for Trump during his second term and he has addressed it often in public appearances, press conferences and meetings.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since taking power.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It reminds me of Mom starting fights in public.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle

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