in the public eye
idiom
: in a position that receives a lot of public notice and attention
The job requires someone who is comfortable being in the public eye.
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In 2023, 70 baby seadragons were hatched following what was considered a first-of-its kind egg transfer in the public eye.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The ’90s and the 2000s were this period of real dehumanizing, cruel treatment of women in the public eye.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
In the last few months, Wendy has been in the public eye more.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Abdul-Jabbar remained in the public eye long after his playing days as an essayist, actor, political activist and bestselling author, according to a previous Journal Sentinel report.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The ’90s and the 2000s were this period of real dehumanizing, cruel treatment of women in the public eye.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
In the last few months, Wendy has been in the public eye more.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Abdul-Jabbar remained in the public eye long after his playing days as an essayist, actor, political activist and bestselling author, according to a previous Journal Sentinel report.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the public eye
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“In the public eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20public%20eye. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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