1
as in worlds
human beings in general
a lecture open to the public
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2
as in masses
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 publics
European publics are less diplomatic.
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Ivan Krastev, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
But on the other hand, the mindset to invest in publics and privates is different.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Graduates earn a median income of $90,900 after three years, which rises to $170,100 20 years out—the highest median salary of the top 25 publics.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
But will the public, or publics, support a new war?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Ivan Krastev, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
National and international publics relate directly to these leaders, who set the tone for international relations with their actions, their statements, and their preferences.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2025
But on the other hand, the mindset to invest in publics and privates is different.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Graduates earn a median income of $90,900 after three years, which rises to $170,100 20 years out—the highest median salary of the top 25 publics.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
But will the public, or publics, support a new war?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publics
Noun
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Virtual reality was once touted as the next big frontier for gaming, promising to bring players into immersive worlds.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, these worlds may be tidally locked to their star, with permanent day and night sides.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After a detour studying the humanities, he was admitted to the National College of Art and Design, in Bergen, which housed the country’s pioneering institute for the study of photography.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The decision bars introductory sociology from the state’s general-education catalog — the set of foundational courses all students must complete, regardless of major, across subjects such as math, science, humanities and social sciences.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s why those folks lit up the bridge over the freeway during the World Series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The situation’s a little squirrellier for folks hoping to watch on their existing cable or satellite service.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Massive crowds — estimated to be in the thousands, according to organizers — gathered in Mill Creek Park and marched through the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon in the third installment of the No Kings protests.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even the libertarian president of Argentina, Javier Milei, came all the way from South America to laud Orbán, a man who has built one of Europe’s most centralized and repressive societies.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Books are how societies remember… argue… dissent… and imagine.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Publics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publics. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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