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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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“All of us in public health understand that closely confined populations can occasionally be the focus of outbreaks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

His omnipresence in public recently has sparked conversations about whether he could overtake Vice President J.D.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The remaining eight were investments in public companies or their subsidiaries.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Wai was also found guilty of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“No such thing as just the woods where I live. Except maybe patches in public parks, and those close at sundown.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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