PUBLICLY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

publicly

adverb

Definition of publicly next

as in openly

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Recent Examples of publicly Many more images are expected to be publicly released in the coming weeks and months. —

Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026 The confidential filing is the first step for Jersey Mike's to be publicly traded. —

Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 That strategy was laid out publicly on April 15, when ARTnews reported that Artsy CEO Jeffrey Yin would lead the combined company, with Wolff as chairman, as Artnet and Artsy were brought under the same leadership while continuing to operate as separate brands. —

Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Two former inspectors who monitored the energy efficiency program have come forward publicly with allegations that millions in ratepayer funds were misspent. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly

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openly

Adverb

And a president openly threatening to commit war crimes by targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran—and floating preemptive strikes against Cuba.

— John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
One source speculated that the portraits of the Bezoses may have been inspired by Condé journalists openly dreading the prospect of the billionaires owning Vogue and having Sánchez calling the shots.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026