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 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 Its leader, Nigel Farage, has cultivated an image of the everyman who makes campaign stops in the pub. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 The new trailer firmly establishes our protagonist, Bryan, as a likable everyman working as a medical delivery driver to bring transplant organs to hospitals. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 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 See All Example Sentences for everyman

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Noun

The slow-moving storm, which killed a New York City housing authority worker when a tree fell Saturday, was expected to linger through Sunday with heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf all the way to New England.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
In Surf City, New Jersey, water rose inside a marina where workers had moved equipment to higher ground, and owner Kenny Formica said customers reported boats and Jet Skis missing or blown from their lifts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of worker

Noun

Several plaintiffs who initially filed under Jane and John Doe pseudonyms were ordered by judges to reveal their identities, prompting some to withdraw their cases altogether.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
John Doe Chinaman has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cundill History Prize.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of John Doe

Noun

These ankle boots have a chunky lug sole that the brand notes is primed for walking, even in the rain or snow.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Great for hiking, everyday wear, and travel days, these shoes will support you from dusk to dawn thanks to their cushy arch-supporting midsole, secure and adjustable heel lock strap, and additional lugs for even better traction.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

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