public service

NOUN

government employment or appointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil service

WEAK

benevolences good works philanthropies public life works

Example Sentences

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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Roberts had lived a "remarkable life of public service" which was "dedicated to the service of others", Ponte said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Newsom’s executive order prohibits gubernatorial appointees “from using any non-public information obtained due to their public service to personally profit or assist another person…in profiting from participation in predictive markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Councillor Simran Cheema, Labour representative for Willenhall South, said Winnick was a "true legend" and one of the figures who guided her towards public service.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Like she’s reciting something she heard on a public service announcement while watching cartoons with her idiot brother.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman