in public

idiom

: in a place where one can be seen by many people : in a public place

The former actress is now rarely seen in public.

They were seen kissing in public.

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No one is allowed to propose—we’re happy for your love, just don’t flaunt it in public. —

Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2024 While other Time Warner executives would show more ambition in public, Parsons kept things on an even keel. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024 The princess was off work for most of 2024, appearing in public for the first time in June for Trooping the Colour, Charles' birthday parade. —

Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 Although his medical treatment has been confirmed as ongoing into 2025, Charles has been seen in public regularly in the past few months, including embarking on a tour to New Zealand and Australia. —

Caroline Frost, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in public