public image
noun
: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.
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Her recent petition for a restraining order against Lanez, alleging harassment from prison, is a striking example of how much the tools for public image management have evolved, especially for women in the industry.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As cast members tried to promote the film ahead of its release, Baldoni was allegedly plotting to destroy Lively’s reputation while trying to safeguard his public image after the cast and crew unfollowed him on social media and didn’t appear with him in public, according to the complaint.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
By adopting sustainable practices, such as wastewater recycling and reducing chemical use, the company not only improved its public image but also reduced costs, attracting eco-conscious clients.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The New York Post also opined that Meghan’s return to Instagram could be her way of seizing back control of the narrative around her public image.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As cast members tried to promote the film ahead of its release, Baldoni was allegedly plotting to destroy Lively’s reputation while trying to safeguard his public image after the cast and crew unfollowed him on social media and didn’t appear with him in public, according to the complaint.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
By adopting sustainable practices, such as wastewater recycling and reducing chemical use, the company not only improved its public image but also reduced costs, attracting eco-conscious clients.
—Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The New York Post also opined that Meghan’s return to Instagram could be her way of seizing back control of the narrative around her public image.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Public image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20image. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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