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as in worlds
human beings in general
a lecture open to the public
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as in masses
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the highbrows have always disdained his novels, but the public just eats them up
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Recent Examples of publics
This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.
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Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order.
—Richard Wike, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2020
What’s more, the rise of Nazi and then Soviet totalitarianism seemed to show that publics were prone to manipulation and belligerence—a lesson also applied to the American public, which in the 1930s had responded to Hitler with calls for neutrality.
—Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
But will the public, or publics, support a new war?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order.
—Richard Wike, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2020
What’s more, the rise of Nazi and then Soviet totalitarianism seemed to show that publics were prone to manipulation and belligerence—a lesson also applied to the American public, which in the 1930s had responded to Hitler with calls for neutrality.
—Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
But will the public, or publics, support a new war?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publics
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Instead of being purely technical or purely soft, these skills bridge both worlds.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Fast forward and that kid is a two-time gold medalist with USA Hockey, first at U18 worlds and then at last year’s World Juniors.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, five thousand or so years ago, after agriculture spread and prehistory gave way to history, hierarchies emerged, dividing our societies into groups—the socioeconomic élites and everyone else.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Publics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publics. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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