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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Hanks is Richard, a postwar kid turned white-collar everyman who gives up dreams of becoming a graphic artist to provide for his family.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
To read Parker is to get an everyman’s sense of the late-twenties literary scene.
—Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
The gender divide is likely to become a part of Tuesday's vice presidential debate as well, as both vice presidential candidates display competing versions of the everyman.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
To read Parker is to get an everyman’s sense of the late-twenties literary scene.
—Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
The gender divide is likely to become a part of Tuesday's vice presidential debate as well, as both vice presidential candidates display competing versions of the everyman.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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See more industry resources here for musicians and other entertainment industry workers.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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In desperate 911 calls, workers describe gunman, deadly shootout at Broward Transit center Whether a dangerous call ends with officers shooting or successfully de-escalating often depends on the responding officer’s disposition, said Philip Sweeting, retired Boca Raton Deputy Chief of Police.Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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The clockwork scheme that John Doe sets in motion pays off in one of the greatest climaxes of any movie, ever.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
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Attorney-Client Privilege: No Bar To IRS John Doe Summons Even the attorney-client privilege cannot bar use of the IRS John Doe Summons.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mexican immigration to the United States dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, with undocumented agricultural laborers traveling to work in the Californian fields.Mayolo López Gutiérrez, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
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Personal cooling devices for laborers take many forms.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Icy or snowy trails demand outsoles with deep lugs and specialized rubber compounds designed to grip slippery surfaces — more important in winter than three-season hiking.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The case and bracelet show light signs of wear, but crisp lines remain through the lugs and links.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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