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publicly

adverb

pub·​lic·​ly ˈpə-bli-klē How to pronounce publicly (audio)
variants or less commonly publically
Synonyms of publiclynext
1
: in a manner observable by or in a place accessible to the public : openly
2
a
: by the people generally
b
: by a government

Examples of publicly in a Sentence

She very publicly acknowledged her mistake. The information is publicly available. The policies have been publicly approved.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Podesta has not publicly divulged any of her clients, according to Form 700 disclosures on file with the Fair Political Practices Commission dating back to 2016. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025 Secretary Hegseth has publicly denied wrongdoing and disputed the reporting, insisting the operations are both lawful and effective. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 Their children's names and personal details were never publicly shared, but they were likely born sometime in the early 1970s. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 According to publicly available specifications, Aridhaman is expected to displace roughly 7,000 tons and measure about 125 meters in length. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for publicly

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of publicly was in 1534

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“Publicly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicly. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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