PUBLICS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

publics

noun

Definition of publics next

plural of public

as in worlds

human beings in general a lecture open to the public

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Relevance

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. —

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

Although the population size seems to be stable, threats from climate change — rising ocean levels surrounding small islands — and from the ongoing loss of their habitat to human development will take a toll on their already fragile island worlds over the coming decades.

— Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
The tinted eye cream makes the clever case for best of both worlds.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 May 2026