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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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 May 2025
Kernodle’s family, including Northington, has appeared less in the public eye since the students’ deaths more than 2 1/2 years ago.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
Cyrus has been in the public eye since childhood and in recent years has spoken about her struggles with addiction.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Kennedy initially developed symptoms while in the public eye teaching at Pace University in New York.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 May 2025
Kernodle’s family, including Northington, has appeared less in the public eye since the students’ deaths more than 2 1/2 years ago.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2025
Cyrus has been in the public eye since childhood and in recent years has spoken about her struggles with addiction.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Kennedy initially developed symptoms while in the public eye teaching at Pace University in New York.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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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 27 May. 2025.
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