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
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As Norm on ‘Cheers’ and in real life, no one was a better everyman.—Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Nate, the unlikely hero of Lars Jacobson’s screenplay, is not only an everyman who is not in the Schwarzenegger-Stallone tradition.—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025 Founded on the principle of redefining cost-effective transportation, Slate aims to beat Tesla to the punch with an inexpensive compact electric vehicle for the everyman.—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 In a world full of cutthroat competitors with questionable morals, this likable and generous everyman struggling with how to react to over-the-top reality TV behavior had viewers rooting him on every step of the way.—Ew Staff, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for everyman
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Etymology
Everyman, allegorical character in The Summoning of Everyman, 15th century English morality play
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