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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The couple were engaged in October 2024 in the public eye.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
However, in today’s climate, sponsorships are often perceived as endorsements in the public eye, and this is why Target’s presence on the list of sponsors at the event sparked conversation this year.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
His battle with addiction has frequently played out in the public eye, including viral social media disputes with his father, one of his most vocal critics, yet also his most steadfast supporter.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Now, a year after his passing, some of those who knew Simmons best are painting a picture of his final months, what renewed his interest in the public eye and his tragically unfulfilled plans for the future.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
However, in today’s climate, sponsorships are often perceived as endorsements in the public eye, and this is why Target’s presence on the list of sponsors at the event sparked conversation this year.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
His battle with addiction has frequently played out in the public eye, including viral social media disputes with his father, one of his most vocal critics, yet also his most steadfast supporter.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Now, a year after his passing, some of those who knew Simmons best are painting a picture of his final months, what renewed his interest in the public eye and his tragically unfulfilled plans for the future.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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