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as in worlds
human beings in general
a lecture open to the public
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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
Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.
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Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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
Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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
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Tacey Powers, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of shoes at Nordstrom, praised Adidas in a statement for its commitment to bringing the best of both worlds to the retailer’s customers.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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This particular chunk of space rock, known as NWA 12774, preserves an unusual chemical signature that suggests some of the solar system's earliest worlds developed differently from other rocky planets, researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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The University of Florida and other red-state schools are fostering a conservative vision for the humanities to compete against courses with more diverse perspectives.—
Laura Meckler,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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For students interested in humanities, leadership, public service, or interdisciplinary work, these programs make WashU feel even more personalized and high-touch.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Millions of Californians — not just low-income folks — are going to feel the effects, whether through a loss of insurance, fewer providers able to keep their doors open, or rising premiums and costs.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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First 15,000 folks through Truist Park gates tonight get a Drake Baldwin Braves hockey jersey.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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On Sunday, crowds of people gathered to honor the victims of last year's attack on a march for Israeli hostages.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The defining risk facing advanced societies in the coming decades is not collapse from external pressure.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Her uncle, Lee Kuan Yew, was Singapore’s first prime minister, credited with setting down an approach to economic development that helped make the city-state one of Asia’s richest and most developed societies.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Publics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publics. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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