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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The sweet gesture had some fans applauding the couple's growth during their time in the public eye.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Aryan Khan has spent his entire life in the public eye, but for his professional debut, he’s chosen to work behind the camera rather than in front of it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The announcement this week of Weiss as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News has been met with a response the 41-year-old has grown accustomed to in her years as a polarizing voice in the public eye.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The show, written by and starring Mulvaney, is inspired by her own childhood and trajectory in the public eye, while tapping into her musical theater training.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Aryan Khan has spent his entire life in the public eye, but for his professional debut, he’s chosen to work behind the camera rather than in front of it.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The announcement this week of Weiss as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News has been met with a response the 41-year-old has grown accustomed to in her years as a polarizing voice in the public eye.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The show, written by and starring Mulvaney, is inspired by her own childhood and trajectory in the public eye, while tapping into her musical theater training.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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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 28 Oct. 2025.
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