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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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Rather, many of them are engineers, mathematicians and others who are naturally uncomfortable in the public eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Kelly: And your brothers of course - one of them is also in the public eye as well, but doing something different to yourself?

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In 2021, Krofft resurfaced in the public eye with an Instagram Live show called “Sundays With Sid.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Guthrie being back on “Today” will help keep Nancy Guthrie’s case in the public eye as regular news coverage has waned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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