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
That might have been cartoonish in another helmer’s hands, yet Wheatley is great with actors, recognizing in Odenkirk a kind of secret weapon: The actor presents as an everyman, but possesses an inner Bruce Willis.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
While others have celebrated his choice to present himself as an everyman, many on the conservative side of the aisle – and in the media–saw this as a slight to President Donald Trump.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Nathan Fillion straddles the line between everyman and hunk — and he’s built a career out of it.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
While others have celebrated his choice to present himself as an everyman, many on the conservative side of the aisle – and in the media–saw this as a slight to President Donald Trump.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Nathan Fillion straddles the line between everyman and hunk — and he’s built a career out of it.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
Noun
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Other employees, including those in the military and air traffic control workers, must work without compensation until a budget deal is reached.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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At 18, her co-worker Taylor Robinson had yet to vote.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records and Books, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Another plaintiff, referred to in court filings as John Doe, sued Immanuel, its insurer and Smith that same day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under secret balloting, someone might say, hey, here is $5 to vote for Joe Blow, but the voter could take the money and go into the curtained voting booth and vote for Bill Smith.—
Jay Ambrose,
Star Tribune,
10 Aug. 2020
Noun
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This structure, along with Structure II (likely a checkpoint or guard post), was part of the police and guard infrastructure surrounding the laborers’ settlements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the manufacturing, construction and electrical trades, there's a dearth of talent as skilled laborers age out of the workforce without being replaced by younger workers.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The shoes are made from smooth black calfskin leather on the upper and feature a thick rubber lug sole, with a slight platform measuring around one inch.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The treads include circular lug patterns that provide additional grip on uneven or slick terrain.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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