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
His oysterman image is an important part of building his identity as an everyman working an honest job, a friend to the middle class.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The band’s subsequent project, 1966’s Days of Future Passed, was one of the first instances of a concept album — tracking 24 hours of an everyman’s life — and an early touchstone of prog rock with its lush orchestral sound.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
If there was any lingering doubt regarding Bob Odenkirk‘s late-career reinvention as a legit everyman action star, Normal handily seals the deal.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Raskin pushed for the company to make a computer designed for the everyman and named it the Macintosh, after his favorite variety of apple — a variety that had just about reached its peak.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
The band’s subsequent project, 1966’s Days of Future Passed, was one of the first instances of a concept album — tracking 24 hours of an everyman’s life — and an early touchstone of prog rock with its lush orchestral sound.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
If there was any lingering doubt regarding Bob Odenkirk‘s late-career reinvention as a legit everyman action star, Normal handily seals the deal.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Raskin pushed for the company to make a computer designed for the everyman and named it the Macintosh, after his favorite variety of apple — a variety that had just about reached its peak.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
Noun
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The same Georgia plant where Hyundai plans to test out Atlas was the site of a federal immigration raid last year that led to the arrests of hundreds of workers, including more than 300 South Korean citizens.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Karmen Black, a licensed social worker and Minneapolis resident, received the Heroic Act Award from the United States Lifesaving Association on Monday during a ceremony at Minneapolis Fire Station 5.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, as well as two unnamed Kansas City Police officers identified as John Doe and Jane Doe, are listed as defendants.—
Benjamin Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
20 Dec. 2025
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The John Doe becomes a sensation, as the whole city wants to offer him a job and prevent him from jumping.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 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
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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An illiterate laborer and cook, Lee joined the Shaking Quaker sect in 1758.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Every winter wardrobe needs reliable boots, including a lug-sole Chelsea style.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Let Your Shoes Steal the Spotlight White, lug-sole boots will really stand out against darker winter colors.—
Samantha Sutton,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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