public figure

noun

: a well-known person

Examples of public figure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And all of them probably considered the potential for distraction, the attention around a significant public figure who would be fighting just to make the roster. —Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Baldwin has also had a tumultuous time as a public figure. —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026

There may be no public figure with a better closet—or natural fashion instincts—than Catherine, Princess of Wales. —Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026

For a public figure like Harbour, people can see the beauty in this moment. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for public figure

• reconfigure
• configure
• disfigure
• prefigure

Legal Definition

public figure

noun

public fig·​ure

: an individual or entity that has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in a particular public controversy see also limited purpose public figure compare public official

Note: A public figure must prove actual malice in order to prevail in a defamation action.