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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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a software revolution; it is becoming embodied in machines that move, and sense, and machines and platforms that decide in the physical and cyber worlds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, Comic Con’s reversal on the issue represents one of the biggest and most consequential shifts in the comic and fandom worlds, and seems to be part of a much greater turning tide sweeping across the entertainment landscape.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is the key challenge for humanities graduates going forward and Karp, perhaps inadvertently, put his finger on it.—
Benjamin Wolff,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Burleigh got a master’s degree in humanities from the University of Chicago in 1962 and spent his early career as a reporter for the Southtown Economist newspaper.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yup, the woman who looked like her, was terrifying, and kept criticizing her was her mother, folks!—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson housing projects were built and black folks settled in, dreaming of moving in with their better-off cousins who lived near Lenox Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For now, Telluride is open, the snow is skiing well, and crowds are thin.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Noise and crowds were replaced by the sounds of lapping waves and seagull cries.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Publics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publics. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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