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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The 23-year-old Vancouver native leans into analog indie rock, using story songs and confessional lyrics to wrestle with relationships, future anxieties and the challenges of growing up in the public eye. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Against that backdrop, the two sides have spent the past few months volleying proposals in the public eye. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 July 2026 In the season 2 finale of Beyond the Villa, Nic opened up about the challenges of being a long-distance couple in the public eye. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 The lawsuit was filed in October 2022, and the eventual 46-day trial unfolded in the public eye. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 9 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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