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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At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
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Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026
At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
While not all of her siblings are in the public eye, Catherine attended events with brothers Marc, Tom and Michael, as well as sisters Maureen, Patricia and Mary Margaret.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
In just a few short years, you’ve become known for these docs about women who aren’t simply high-profile, but who’ve seen their lives play out in the public eye and have often been maligned in the media.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026
At least in the public eye, things were harmonious within Salt-N-Pepa — but then Salt disbanded the group.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
While not all of her siblings are in the public eye, Catherine attended events with brothers Marc, Tom and Michael, as well as sisters Maureen, Patricia and Mary Margaret.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
In just a few short years, you’ve become known for these docs about women who aren’t simply high-profile, but who’ve seen their lives play out in the public eye and have often been maligned in the media.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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