public figure

noun

: a well-known person

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At that time Ousman was not yet a public figure and had not published his books. Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 Tkachuk is a public figure who, by playing in the USA-Canada Olympic gold medal game, was part of a highly public event that attracted comment, discussion and satire. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Advertisement The next time a public figure makes a mockery of ballet, rest assured that ballet will bite back. Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026 The sidewalk setting removes the layers that typically sit between a public figure and an honest response. Ryan Brennan march 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for public figure

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public figure

noun
public fig·​ure
: an individual or entity that has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in a particular public controversy see also limited purpose public figure compare public official

Note: A public figure must prove actual malice in order to prevail in a defamation action.

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