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in the public eye

ADJECTIVE
well-known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaimed eminent illustrious important infamous known leading notable noted notorious outstanding popular prominent recognized renowned reputable
WEAK
VIP WK big big-name big-shot celeb celebrated common conspicuous in the limelight large name public somebody splashy star superstar widely known
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconspicuous inferior insignificant obscure ordinary unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
WEAK
unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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If he doesn’t, he’ll almost certainly find another way to stay in the public eye.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Like his siblings, he grew up in the public eye and was subjected to scrutiny from a young age.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Some law enforcement experts believe the repeated falsehoods are harming federal authorities both in the public eye and in the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

It’s a milestone birthday for the music icon who has been in the public eye for well over 60 years.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

It needed to stay on the front page and in the public eye.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day