: 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.
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Hill has never publicly addressed Brady’s posts.—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026 But most also said they felt betrayed by an organization that publicly touted a Christian message and a commitment to helping others while internally prioritizing money over the well-being of their clients and staff.—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026 The identity of Works’ mother wasn’t publicly released as of Thursday.—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 The full terms have not been publicly disclosed, and much remains uncertain about the agreement.—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly