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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Pitbull has given us his all for nearly three decades in the public eye. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 So, really, aging is a no-win situation, especially for women in the public eye. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 At 31, Sivan has been famous for more than half of his life, first as a young YouTuber broadcasting from his native Australia and subsequently as a pop star making sense of his sexuality in the public eye. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Next Generation Collective has teamed with The Kids Mental Health Foundation on an initiative to help young people in entertainment, music and the creator economy navigate growing up in the public eye. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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