PUBLICLY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

publicly

adverb

Definition of publicly

as in openly

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Recent Examples of publicly Tafoya, who has spoken publicly about suffering multiple miscarriages herself, questioned why Guerrero had kept hers from close friends for years. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 In December 2020, the university publicly announced a commission to map a route to R1. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 Days later, Biden took the unusual step of inserting himself into state politics and publicly backed the bill. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 The two seem to have patched things up publicly after that incident. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly

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openly

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Be an active listener When talking to family members about changing traditions, do your best to listen openly and without judgment to what others are saying.

— Parents, Parents, 27 Oct. 2026
The warning carries more weight in the wake of Trump’s decision to openly back Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 27 Oct. 2026

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