adverb
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in a public manner; without concealment; openly
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in the name or with the consent of the public
Etymology
Origin of publicly
Example Sentences
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He laughs at the irony — the actor came out publicly as gay in 1988.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Those results sparked frustration among fans, while further scrutiny followed comments involving vice‑captain Fernandez and defender Marc Cucurella, who publicly criticised the club's transfer policy.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
By midafternoon, with little progress, some European officials weighed in publicly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
In 2019, he publicly lambasted authorities for their handling of the pro-democracy protests.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The Osage Tribal Council was the only governing body to publicly single out and praise White and his team, including the undercover operatives.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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