public image

noun

: the opinion that many people have of a person

The scandal ruined his public image.

Examples of public image in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those choices have helped make Leo's wardrobe part of his public image since he was elected in May 2025. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Throughout its 34 seasons, Dancing with the Stars has welcomed its share of controversial figures and celebrities looking to reshape their public image. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

By 1974, Parton was out on her own, and her signature public image — the blond wigs, the cleavage-baring outfits that showed off her hourglass figure — was cast in stone. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

In 1995, a 24-year-old Andre Agassi arrived at the Australian Open with his head shaved, having spent the early part of his career with long hair that became central to his public image. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for public image

• scrimmage