everywoman

noun, often capitalized ev·ery·wom·an \ ˈev-rē-ˌwu̇-mən \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of everywoman

: the typical or ordinary woman

Recent Examples of everywoman from the Web

Director Jacob Harvey's show takes a deep dive into the psyche of the Young Woman — and forges a palpable everywoman from her misery.

— chicago tribune, chicagotribune.com, "13 shows to see now," 14 Sep. 2017
Johnson is gifted at playing everyman (and everywoman) characters who may put up a front of confidence, ease and panache, but their fear, inexperience and ordinariness eventually poke holes in their veneer.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "At North Coast Rep, casting keeps 'Red Hot Lovers' laughs on track," 10 Sep. 2017
Sure, modern-day everywoman Blac Chyna has had a few headaches recently.

— katie van syckle, The Cut, "Blac Chyna Spent the Weekend in Miami With New Lover, Mechie," 23 July 2017
Still, the camera adors Jolie, who hits deep notes as her everywoman crusader survives unbearable cruelty, civic corruption and nightmarish stints in a psych ward.

— hugh hart, WIRED, "Movies: In Theaters This Week (Oct. 31)," 29 Oct. 2008

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