PUBLICLY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

publicly

adverb

Definition of publicly next

as in openly

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Recent Examples of publicly Their big family update came after a difficult year for the parents, who publicly shared that Natalie experienced three pregnancy losses in 2025. —

Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise and other stars have publicly expressed their love for America over the years, using their platforms to celebrate the country's values, freedoms and those who serve it. —

Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Police say she will be publicly identified once her family is notified. —

Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 But there are critics who say Warsh doesn’t always dig deep enough, particularly when sharing his worldview publicly. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly

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openly

Adverb

Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
On top of that, Kelce appeared on the cover of GQ magazine and spoke openly about his and Swift’s relationship for the first time with a major publication.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 July 2026