an actor who is seen as the image of everyman
despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly
Recent Examples on the WebThere have been other roles where Edgerton makes a compelling everyman (notably as another science teacher, in the 2011 MMA film Warrior).—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2024 Sidekick to: Don Quixote de la Mancha Don Quixote may be the star of Miguel de Cervantes' deeply ironic, surprisingly modern satire of macho heroism, but Sancho is the earthy everyman.—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for everyman
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Word History
Etymology
Everyman, allegorical character in The Summoning of Everyman, 15th century English morality play
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