public image
noun
: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.
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The South Node in the 10th house indicates that while her career achievements and public status are well-established, there's a need to release certain patterns around public image and career that no longer serve her growth.
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Elon Musk's public image has reached its lowest point since 2024, as new polling shows that the billionaire's favorability has plunged following his involvement in President Donald Trump's administration and subsequent departure.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
These tools help businesses not just react to feedback but also proactively manage their public image.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
But that’s too sordid a story for Chloe’s public image, so she’s portrayed herself simply as the stepmom who stepped up.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 9 June 2025
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Elon Musk's public image has reached its lowest point since 2024, as new polling shows that the billionaire's favorability has plunged following his involvement in President Donald Trump's administration and subsequent departure.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
These tools help businesses not just react to feedback but also proactively manage their public image.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
But that’s too sordid a story for Chloe’s public image, so she’s portrayed herself simply as the stepmom who stepped up.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 9 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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