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publicly Synonyms

Another word for publicly

Choosing another word for publicly depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that is open to, observable by, or known to the general public rather than done in secret or private.

Usage Example

"The mayor in public apologized for the delays in the city's transit renovation project."

Strongest
in public
openly
Strong
out in the open
overtly
transparently

• adverb (Context 2)

By, for, or through a government, community, or the general public, especially regarding funding, ownership, or stock trading.

Usage Example

"The biomedical startup grew rapidly before becoming a communally traded company on the stock exchange."

Strong
communally
municipally
Weak
collectively

Opposites of publicly

The opposite of publicly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

privately
in private
secretly
behind closed doors
confidentially
covertly
individually
See all opposites of publicly

• Nearby Words

publicist
publicity
publicize
publicly
publicness
publish
publishable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Publicly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/publicly
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