public figure

noun

: a well-known person

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At the event, Williams was honored with the Giving Tree Award, which is given annually to a female public figure who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children in need. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025 As a whole, Kennedy’s doc, which is seeking distribution, is a raw behind-the-scenes look at a polarizing public figure who often hides behind wrath or self-deprecation. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 Is there a celebrity or public figure that is a fan of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives that has shocked you? Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025 Each stamp displays the face of a public figure who was instrumental in achieving American independence. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for public figure

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“Public figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20figure. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

Legal Definition

public figure

noun
public fig·​ure
: an individual or entity that has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in a particular public controversy see also limited purpose public figure compare public official

Note: A public figure must prove actual malice in order to prevail in a defamation action.

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