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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Over three decades later, that instinct has paid off in spades, says Michele Lupi, who joins me via Zoom to talk about the brand’s history, their recent archival projects, and the longstanding tradition of adapting the clothing of the everyman for the (high-end) masses.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
Noun
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That is combined with the widespread layoffs of federal workers and cuts to government spending.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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As such, neither report were expected to fully show the impacts of the Trump administration’s mass layoffs of federal workers.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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The man, identified anonymously as John Doe, filed the complaint on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Detective Filter’s department was involved in the recent identification of Pecan Valley John Doe — whose body had been found in December 2010 — as missing Tennessee State University student, Marcus Rutledge, who had been missing since June 1998.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Without its central industry, it’s become a ghost town, and one where the era of Harmony and her old friend (played by character actor James LeGros) working as child laborers(*) for Lumon comparatively feel like the good old days.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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A week later, Chinese laborers returned to Rock Springs and soon resumed coal production.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The dead man wore underwear, black socks and black plain toe Oxfords with a heavy lug sole.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are some metal elements, including the tripod collar and foot, strap lugs, and aperture ring.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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