everyman

noun

ev·ery·man ˈev-rē-ˌman

often capitalized

: the typical or ordinary person

Examples of everyman in a Sentence

an actor who is seen as the image of everyman despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly

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This series finds Allen as Matt, a widower, everyman and possessor of Fox News opinions. —

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 The film is about this everyman finding his inner hero. —

Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024 Following building and loan manager George Bailey on an odyssey of rediscovery, the film continues to hold a place in the hearts of multiple generations with its message of value and appreciation for the everyman in America just trying to help his fellow neighbor get by. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024 Hartnett’s working-class suburban dad looks like a blandly handsome everyman attending a concert with his 12-year-old daughter, Riley (Ariel Donoghue), and then — bam! —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for everyman