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as in open
not known by only a select few
the mayor's plans to retire have been public knowledge for some time
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as in unrestricted
freely available for use or participation by all
a public swimming pool
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as in national
of or relating to a nation
a trade agreement in the public interest
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
public sentiment was against the war
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
public transportation
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the highbrows have always disdained his novels, but the public just eats them up
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Recent Examples of public
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
But if there is blowback in Moscow over an apparent diplomatic setback, the Kremlin appears keen to keep any internal squabbles out of public view.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Paramount’s leadership has not shied away from making its views on the war in Gaza public.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The headline innovation is the inaugural European Film Exhibition Conference, organized with Spain’s exhibitors’ federation FECE, delivering four blocks of discussions that will feed into a public report on policy, funding levers and audience evolution.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
But if there is blowback in Moscow over an apparent diplomatic setback, the Kremlin appears keen to keep any internal squabbles out of public view.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
These are the questions that have plagued the American public since the Euphoria and Anyone But You actor dared to gesture toward a blatant superiority as one of the most notable hot people right now.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Paramount’s leadership has not shied away from making its views on the war in Gaza public.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After this season, the 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perez would be set to hit unrestricted free agent in 2027.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Benjamin’s touchdown completed an 18-point comeback and gave the Seminoles a 34-31 victory and the program’s third national title.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Amir Mahmoud is a general assignment and transportation beat reporter at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb said interim general manager Champ Kelly kept him and his agent Erik Burkhardt updated in the days before the trade deadline.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His win shows a collective institutional political fatigue, and inspires hope, in a particularly dark time, that there is new light and new solutions to be found in American politics beyond the binary confines of institutional Democrats.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the members of the collective Creators for Zohran, a group aimed at getting Mamdani elected, are working New Yorkers, not full-time influencers.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But just as his career was taking flight, his personal world fell apart.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As 39% of the United Kingdom populace struggles to heat their homes, Edelstyn and Powell huddle under blankets themselves, trying vainly to warm up with endless mugs of tea.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each district sends two children as tributes to the fight-to-the-death Hunger Games, concocted by the capitol to keep the populace distracted.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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