public image
noun
: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.
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Personal truth meets public image pressure.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Just as Russ is about to reach the pinnacle of college athletic achievement, a pair of blunders torpedo the season, his public image and his future professional career.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The company’s public image suffered as well, with headlines painting a picture of dysfunction and disregard for employee well-being.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Critics have also accused Patel of politicizing the FBI, firing senior officials seen as insufficiently loyal to Trump, and prioritizing public image over investigative integrity.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Just as Russ is about to reach the pinnacle of college athletic achievement, a pair of blunders torpedo the season, his public image and his future professional career.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
The company’s public image suffered as well, with headlines painting a picture of dysfunction and disregard for employee well-being.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Critics have also accused Patel of politicizing the FBI, firing senior officials seen as insufficiently loyal to Trump, and prioritizing public image over investigative integrity.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for public image
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“Public image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20image. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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