in the public eye
idiom
: in a position that receives a lot of public notice and attention
The job requires someone who is comfortable being in the public eye.
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Even though Tom and Zendaya are often in the public eye, Dominic is confident that the soon-to-be groom and bride won't let stardom negatively impact their relationship.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
With the battle still raging in the public eye and across social media, fans are now looking back at the second-biggest movie of 2024 and finding some jabs that could be directed at Baldoni and the events surrounding him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Kidman’s constant presence in the public eye is also great news for fashion lovers, who seem to be quite inspired by her elegant and smart style sensibilities.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
When Mayer asked Mendes about his trauma regarding relationships, especially in the public eye, the singer was candid.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
With the battle still raging in the public eye and across social media, fans are now looking back at the second-biggest movie of 2024 and finding some jabs that could be directed at Baldoni and the events surrounding him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Kidman’s constant presence in the public eye is also great news for fashion lovers, who seem to be quite inspired by her elegant and smart style sensibilities.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
When Mayer asked Mendes about his trauma regarding relationships, especially in the public eye, the singer was candid.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“In the public eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20public%20eye. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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