EVERYMAN Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

everyman

noun

ˈev-rē-ˌman

Definition of everyman

as in worker

an average or ordinary man despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly

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Recent Examples of everyman Editor-in-chief Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) is a mix of blustery Michael Scott naivete and Jim Halpert everyman likability in his attempts to resurrect the struggling Toledo Truth Teller. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles. — Jill Lawless, Fortune, 21 June 2026 And then Hollywood’s everyman disappears, just another face in the crowd. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 She is being haunted by her past but with zero understanding, and increasing frustration by Jackson who is the everyman here who just doesn’t get what is happening to her. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for everyman

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Noun

Singapore pays its political leaders high salaries to attract talent and deter graft, but the issue is thorny in the city-state, where the median wage worker made S$5,775 ($736) a month in 2025.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
To give workers more, the DSA would basically end capitalism.

— Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of worker

Noun

Prakash Chand, a resident, said laborers were in the basement carrying out digging work when the building collapsed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
In theory, that reduces costs dramatically by eliminating the need for a large crew of carpenters and laborers working for a year or more.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of laborer

Noun

Cole Haan Treena Lug Penny Loafer Fonda’s loafers have a thick, sturdy bottom, reminding me of this lug-sole pair from Cole Haan.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
For the most part, road-running sneakers have outsoles marked by smooth, flat rubber or shallow grooves, while their trail-running counterparts flaunt lugs that can most effectively grip dirt, mud, and rocks.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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