public figure
Example Sentences
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And, unlike Musk, he was acting as a public figure.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Mr. Trump’s compensation reflected the fact that he is a well-known public figure who speaks directly to an audience the Marketplace was built to reach,” Kent said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
The BBC has been told potential claimants included "the usual suspects" who had won cases against other newspapers, as well as one public figure linked to the royal family.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 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
