public image
noun
: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.
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The current survey marks the fourth straight poll where Republicans had a better public image than Democrats.
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Steve Liesman, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Outcome Keanu Reeves is Reef Hawk, a star confronted with his past misdeeds when an extortion attempt threatens to ruin his public image.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Conscious of their thorny public image, prediction markets have tried to launder their reputation by collaborating with news agencies.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
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Steve Liesman, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Outcome Keanu Reeves is Reef Hawk, a star confronted with his past misdeeds when an extortion attempt threatens to ruin his public image.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Conscious of their thorny public image, prediction markets have tried to launder their reputation by collaborating with news agencies.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Public image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20image. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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