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.
Examples of the public in a Sentence
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Kelce, along with his brother Jason Kelce, won the People’s Voice Award (voted on by the public) for best co-hosts, features (podcasts) for their New Heights podcast.
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Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Harvard University has closed Harvard Yard to the public through Friday, in apparent anticipation of potential protests.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, an awards ceremony will be held at Memorial Hall on the campus of Chapman University which is free and open to the public.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Interestingly, when Omega released a commemorative edition to the public, the brand decided to up the proportions to a whopping 45.5 mm.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Some of this information only came to light to the public when a whistleblower released sort of a treasure trove of files that revealed that Facebook’s algorithm was recommending content that made people angry, content that reflected violence, content that didn’t necessarily contain truth.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
School officials closed Harvard Yard to the public.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Holding onto the tradition, during this year’s Biennale’s opening, Dior again partnered with the VHF, throwing a dazzling fundraising at Arsenale Vecchio, a military site occupied by the Italian navy, usually closed to the public yet exceptionally open to host the Naumachia ball.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
The case of the People of the State of New York vs. Donald J. Trump got underway Monday, and while the fate of the forthcoming election — and perhaps democracy itself — may teeter on the outcome, the public is locked out of witnessing a seismic moment in American history.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Harvard University has closed Harvard Yard to the public through Friday, in apparent anticipation of potential protests.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
On Wednesday, May 8, an awards ceremony will be held at Memorial Hall on the campus of Chapman University which is free and open to the public.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
Interestingly, when Omega released a commemorative edition to the public, the brand decided to up the proportions to a whopping 45.5 mm.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Some of this information only came to light to the public when a whistleblower released sort of a treasure trove of files that revealed that Facebook’s algorithm was recommending content that made people angry, content that reflected violence, content that didn’t necessarily contain truth.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
School officials closed Harvard Yard to the public.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Holding onto the tradition, during this year’s Biennale’s opening, Dior again partnered with the VHF, throwing a dazzling fundraising at Arsenale Vecchio, a military site occupied by the Italian navy, usually closed to the public yet exceptionally open to host the Naumachia ball.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
The case of the People of the State of New York vs. Donald J. Trump got underway Monday, and while the fate of the forthcoming election — and perhaps democracy itself — may teeter on the outcome, the public is locked out of witnessing a seismic moment in American history.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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