in the public eye

phrase

: 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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As the son of a Bears legend, Payton grew up in the public eye, inducting his father into the NFL Hall of Fame as a 12-year-old in 1993. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Panettiere was candid about her struggles while living so much of her life in the public eye. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Gerber also spoke to the outlet about dating in the public eye. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Their relationship was rocky and remained in the public eye for decades. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the public eye

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in the process of (doing something)
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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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