public image

noun

: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.

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The result is a persistent gap between PR’s public image and the expectations of the role today. Julia Ruttner, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The issue here is not with this project, which is building something artistic and beautiful, but with a broader, pro-AI tech culture that has discredited AI and its public image. James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026 For some, your work and public image could collide with other personal desires, potentially complicating the vibe. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 When Meghan was a working royal, the palace essentially controlled her life and public image. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for public image

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“Public image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20image. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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