PUBLICLY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

publicly

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as in openly

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Recent Examples of publicly 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 Bryan West Reports from TMZ and the New York Post have linked the couple's celebration to Madison Square Garden, though neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly commented. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks, in 2031 and 2032, people not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times on Friday. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly

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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

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