Synonyms of everyman

everyman

noun

ˈev-rē-ˌman 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worker
• little man
• man in the street
• little guy
• John Doe
• Joe Blow
• laborer
• lug
• proletarian
• commoner
• Joe Six-Pack
• slob
• plebeian
• everywoman
• prole
• pleb
• peon
• plain Jane

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• VIP
• bigwig
• big wheel
• fat cat
• big cheese
• mover and shaker
• big shot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of everyman

Coxon is the existential-risk everyman — his delivery of the doomsday message mirrors everyday conversations people working in AI have with those in the ever-growing AI doomer community. — Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Playing do-gooder cop Matt in Heroes is just one milestone on the resume of Greg Grunberg, who has made a name for himself as an affable everyman. — Megan Vick, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Melrose had a relatable everyman’s broadcasting style, bringing a sense of humor to his insights, and easily was recognized by his goatee and slicked-back hair. — Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

So, are invasives ruining the state’s waters, or is the state on the way to becoming the everyman’s Amazon, embraced by the folks who can’t afford the jungle lodge experience? — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026