public image
noun
: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.
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Moulton’s Senate primary rationale, stated or otherwise, rests on the enduring public image of former President Joe Biden, who withdrew from his 2024 reelection bid after a disastrous debate against Trump revealed limitations of being in office at age 82 and beyond.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The phrase refers to a tactic whereby countries invest in entertainment and sports events to improve their international public image and direct attention away from unfavorable news coverage.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Personal truth meets public image pressure.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The phrase refers to a tactic whereby countries invest in entertainment and sports events to improve their international public image and direct attention away from unfavorable news coverage.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Personal truth meets public image pressure.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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