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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Scottie Pippen’s ex, whose breakup with Michael Jordan heir Marcus Jordan played out in the public eye, is dating someone new.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
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LeBron has also been in the public eye due to the presence of his son Bronny James on the Lakers roster.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Although the stars do not appear together in the public eye often, their relationships are strong.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
More news: Grizzlies Rookie Jaylen Wells Receives Major Update After Scary On-Court Injury
LeBron has also been in the public eye due to the presence of his son Bronny James on the Lakers roster.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Although the stars do not appear together in the public eye often, their relationships are strong.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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