in public
idiom
: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place
The former actress is now rarely seen in public.
They were seen kissing in public.
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The program is open to eligible participants from counties in the eastern Upper Peninsula and the west side of the state to parts of metro Detroit, and has garnered tens of millions in public and private dollars as well as bipartisan interest from lawmakers.
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The trend has become commonly associated with Phoebe Philo in recent months, with celebrities, including Hathaway, wearing different T-shirt trains from the brand in public.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
This is the first time the former couple have been seen in public together since breaking up in July.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Soft enough to even be worn as pajamas, details like its cap sleeve, chest pocket, elastic waistband, and jogger-style pant leg make the ‘fit fancy enough to be worn in public—without sacrificing comfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The trend has become commonly associated with Phoebe Philo in recent months, with celebrities, including Hathaway, wearing different T-shirt trains from the brand in public.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
This is the first time the former couple have been seen in public together since breaking up in July.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Soft enough to even be worn as pajamas, details like its cap sleeve, chest pocket, elastic waistband, and jogger-style pant leg make the ‘fit fancy enough to be worn in public—without sacrificing comfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in public
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“In public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20public. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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