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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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The war and lingering shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz are keeping those skills in the public eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

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

If he doesn’t, he’ll almost certainly find another way to stay in the public eye.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Though there was little new news, Elisha’s influential family and friends supplied the newspapers with excerpts from his letters to keep his name in the public eye.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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