in the public eye

idiom

: in a position that receives a lot of public notice and attention

The job requires someone who is comfortable being in the public eye.

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But her story can serve as a warning for people who are willing to believe outrageous claims online, even if the catalyst for it hasn’t been seen in the public eye since. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025 As part of one of the most famous sibling duos in sports history alongside her sister Serena, Williams has spent much of her life in the public eye. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 Comments From her years as a field hockey player and now as a mom in the public eye, Kylie Kelce knows firsthand the importance of self-confidence. —

Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025 Most recently, his criticisms of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and endorsement of right-wing German party AfD have put him more in the public eye in Europe. —

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in the public eye

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in the process of (doing something)

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