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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.


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To strengthen the country's defences against cyberattacks, government pilot schemes have been set up to use frontier AI to identify and address vulnerabilities in public services.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

With decades-long careers in public office, both Jackson and Collins are striking a balance between defending their records and acknowledging that voters think the status quo is broken.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

The star noted that she had been trying her best to not break down in public, instead coping with her emotions behind closed doors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Aside from two television appearances right after Reykjavik, it had been almost twelve months since Bobby had made any statements or, for that matter, been seen in public.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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