PUBLICLY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

publicly

adverb

Definition of publicly next

as in openly

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Recent Examples of publicly The committee has not publicly released findings from the investigation. —

Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026 Carr publicly criticized the late-night host for remarks made about the killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, which was followed by Kimmel’s show being removed from the air for several days before it was reinstated. —

Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026 Rodríguez has publicly sought to distance her interim government from some of the most notorious symbols of repression associated with the Maduro era. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Watching her son navigate such difficult circumstances with so much resilience ultimately pushed Nicole — who previously worked as a publicist before becoming a stay-at-home mom — to begin sharing more of their journey publicly online. —

Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly

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openly

Adverb

What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.

— Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
The controversy also took a turn after the discovery of a March 2026 interview with outlet El Nuevo Día in which Díaz openly discussed his family’s involvement in the underground circuit.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026