public figure

[puhb-lik fig-yer] / ˈpʌb lɪk ˈfɪg yər /

NOUN

personage/personality

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP big shot bigwig brass celeb chief cynosure dignitary distinguished person eminence face hot shot individual luminary monster name somebody star superstar top dog worthy

Antonyms

WEAK

lowlife

NOUN

somebody

Synonyms

STRONGEST

someone whoever

STRONG

VIP celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary name notable one personage so-and-so star superstar

WEAK

household name person of note some person

Antonyms

STRONG

nobody unknown

NOUN

VIP

Synonyms

STRONG

celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary mogul notable personality star superstar worthy

WEAK

big cheese big enchilada big kahuna big name famous person high-muck-a-muck top banana

Antonyms

WEAK

nobody nonentity

Example Sentences

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Mention-market bets hinge on a single question: Will a public figure say a certain word?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

On Thursday, the judge ruled there wasn't sufficient "clear and convincing" evidence that the women made the accusation with "actual malice", as is required when a public figure is suing for defamation in California.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Being a public figure, I’ve always sold,” explains Wilkinson.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Would you place a bet on whether a public figure will say a specific word?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“I am not the public figure that some other scythes choose to be. Some scythes prefer the spotlight, but to truly do the job right, it requires a level of anonymity.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

public figure

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