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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Their finances need to be seen to be about public service rather than private gain.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Since she works in a nonprofit hospital system in Florida, she also qualified for public service loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Tonia Arey is a real estate agent who said she decided to “enter public service out of concern for the direction of Los Angeles County and a desire to bring stronger accountability to local government.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She is one of 10 librarians nationwide to receive a 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ALA for her public service, particularly her work supporting people with disabilities, digital literacy and workforce development.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

“We’ll talk more about the public service project tomorrow,” says Ms. Oliverio as everybody packs up their books to change classes.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein