public figure
Example Sentences
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Forbes was also a public figure in a proposal to redevelop Fisherman’s Wharf, which envisions constructing a public plaza and adding a new overlook and lighting to the wharf’s inner lagoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
He is far from the only public figure whose identity has been exploited by scammers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
While many Ye fans have stuck by him as an artist and continued to stream his hits, his image as a public figure remains tainted and—for some consumers and brands—off-limits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
“Being a public figure, I’ve always sold,” explains Wilkinson.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
Not just a respectable grocer or dry cleaner or doctor, but a larger public figure who was willing to speak and act outside the tight sphere of his family.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
