the public
noun
: the people of a country, state, etc.
the American public
The beach is open to the public.
The general public is in favor of the law.
Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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To photograph the intimate, in the private sphere, but also the presence of these couples in the public space (during lesbian demonstrations for example).
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Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
The service was closed to the public, but a number of fans and photographers gathered on the streets outside of the venue.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
It was set to be released to the public on Oct. 10, but appeared in several media outlets a few days prior.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
What has always worked for them in the past is no longer interesting to the public.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
The service was closed to the public, but a number of fans and photographers gathered on the streets outside of the venue.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
It was set to be released to the public on Oct. 10, but appeared in several media outlets a few days prior.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
What has always worked for them in the past is no longer interesting to the public.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the public
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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