LITTLE MAN Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

little man

noun

Definition of little man

as in little guy

an average or ordinary man claims that the wind farm would benefit only its developers and that the little man would get nothing out of it

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Anthony Mackie plays John Doe, a motormouth scavenger eking out a living in the wastelands of the former United States.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
Joining Dylan on tour is three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams and her band, and John Doe Folk Trio.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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And as many companies continue to prioritize in-person workers for promotions, this gap will likely widen even further over time.

— Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
But this year, the union, which covers nine bargaining units and represents nearly 100,000 state workers, is not currently scheduled to receive a raise this summer.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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