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public interest

NOUN
limelight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
glare prominence public eye spotlight
STRONG
eminence exposure hype renown
WEAK
fifteen minutes of fame focus of attention media attention photo opportunity public notice public recognition
Antonyms
STRONGEST
obscurity

Example Sentences

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The harder she tried to cover up the Epstein files, the more public interest in them grew.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But the overriding public interest here is getting scarce spectrum into the hands of companies that can put it to good use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Andrew Jay Schwartzman, a Washington-based public interest communications attorney, believes Carr’s conduct and threats violate the 1st Amendment, adding that any serious attempt to revoke licenses would be tied up in legal challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

"I try to sort of help reorient people that, no, there is a public interest, and broadcast is different."

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Berkeley attracted the most promising young graduate students, hosted the most eminent visiting lecturers, pocketed the largest contributions from research foundations and garnered the lion’s share of public interest and acclaim.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik