the public
noun
: the people of a country, state, etc.
the American public
The beach is open to the public.
The general public is in favor of the law.
Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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As in season 1, Rafi Silver plays the public-facing lookalike to House who presumably stands in for him on TV and at events.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Dec. 2025
The lawmaker also criticized Republicans for conducting the session behind closed doors and for blocking the public release of the second volume of Smith’s final report, which focuses on the classified documents case.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025
Apple doesn’t usually tell the public its product roadmap, but in Siri’s case, the iPhone maker made an exception.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Dec. 2025
The lawmaker also criticized Republicans for conducting the session behind closed doors and for blocking the public release of the second volume of Smith’s final report, which focuses on the classified documents case.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Dec. 2025
Apple doesn’t usually tell the public its product roadmap, but in Siri’s case, the iPhone maker made an exception.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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