public image
noun
: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.
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CEOs can gain clarity in decision-making, inspire trust across teams, and strengthen their company’s public image.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
First Street has built its public image by sharing maps and modeling results with journalists, including those at CNN.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Social Media Made Golf Cool—and Inclusive TikTok and Instagram have completely transformed the sport’s public image.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
This is a powerful time to set goals related to your public image, long-term legacy, and leadership.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
First Street has built its public image by sharing maps and modeling results with journalists, including those at CNN.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Social Media Made Golf Cool—and Inclusive TikTok and Instagram have completely transformed the sport’s public image.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
This is a powerful time to set goals related to your public image, long-term legacy, and leadership.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 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 16 Dec. 2025.
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