Synonyms for public eye

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spotlight · glare · limelight

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The focus of public attention; the limelight.

   The lens of the public eye is focused on the sensational trial.

Example sentences

• spotlight They prefer the shadows rather than the spotlight.
• glare The sudden glare impinged painfully on his eyes.
• limelight Tom is happy to let Mary and John take the limelight.

By length

5 letters

glare¹

9 letters

spotlight², limelight²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spotlight² = 2 syllables).