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as in big boy
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as in blood brother
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Recent Examples of main man
Yes, the franchise's main man, Keanu Reeves, shows up as well, but the action flick keeps its focus on de Armas' dancer/assassin as she's introduced into a dangerous landscape and then goes rogue on a revenge mission.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Mids were main men Lod and Joaquin Pereyra were instrumental in setting up each goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Strikers Sam Smith arrived in January for a club record £2million and has since established himself as Wrexham’s main man up front.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The defender signed a five-year contract last summer, so Fulham can demand a substantial fee for one of their main men.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Mids were main men Lod and Joaquin Pereyra were instrumental in setting up each goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Strikers Sam Smith arrived in January for a club record £2million and has since established himself as Wrexham’s main man up front.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The defender signed a five-year contract last summer, so Fulham can demand a substantial fee for one of their main men.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for main man
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This big boy showed up to the Brooks River in July and hasn’t left.—
Jessica Campbell-Salley,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest reasons the Padres’ slugging numbers are down is that those big boys have not produced the power that was expected out of them.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trending The Milli Vanilli story is a lot like how Monsters presents Erik and Lyle: two blood brothers trapped in a miserable lie, with nobody to trust except each other, vulnerable but hiding behind a glam facade.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2024
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Known as the Lotus Elise's blood brother, the VX220 was built from 2000 to 2005.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
9 Oct. 2024
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Some big guns were still here, but the results often underdelivered.—
Alan Light,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The battleship used to rule the seas thanks to big guns and thick armor, was displaced by the aircraft carrier.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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That’s a devastating blow because Pionk’s second-pair success is somewhat dependent on having Samberg as his partner.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The elections division launched an investigation and reached out to their partners, including the printer and authorized carrier.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Lyriq’s long nose and roof create a sporty profile that’s emphasized by big wheel openings with subtle fender flares and a steeply raked rear window.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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At least part of the controversy surrounded the fact that the series hinted at a gay incestuous relationship between the two brothers.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the plus side of this arrangement, 11-team leagues at this level will also keep the power conference fat cats happy by limiting the additional auto-bids doled out to mid- and low-majors.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The tax credits were always seen as a giveaway to fat cats and big wigs.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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To end the war and reunite the remaining hostages with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Main man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/main%20man. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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