public image

noun

: the opinion that many people have of a person
The scandal ruined his public image.

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But Oates’s public image isn’t only about the books anymore. — Emma Alpern, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Her public image was capacious enough that Rollerena could carry not only camp and sociability, but profound grief as well. — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026 Rather than maintaining aristocratic distance, Nero linked his public image to the virtues and popularity of spectacle. — Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 The claims in the lawsuit — which included allegations that the dancers felt pressured in going to nude shows and interacting with performers— stand at odds with Lizzo’s public image and message. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for public image

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“Public image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20image. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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