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But the document is largely devoted to her argument that Watson is clearly a public figure.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
One public figure to have faced backlash from the world No. 2 is Elon Musk, who has repeatedly dismissed the game as too simple.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Billy was in high school when his dad started becoming a bonafide public figure.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Formerly a very public figure, Sinwar had not been seen since the October 2023 attacks, likely surviving the last year of Israel’s siege of Gaza by bunkering down in a vast network of underground tunnels.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Public figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20figure. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
Legal Definition
public figure
noun
public fig·ure
: an individual or entity that has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in a particular public controversy see also limited purpose public figure compare public official
Note: A public figure must prove actual malice in order to prevail in a defamation action.
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