in the public eye

phrase

: 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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Panettiere was candid about her struggles while living so much of her life in the public eye. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Gerber also spoke to the outlet about dating in the public eye. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Their relationship was rocky and remained in the public eye for decades. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Spears has opened up about the pressures around beauty standards and the push toward cosmetic procedures for people in the public eye in the past. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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