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
With his unassuming looks and receding hairline, Hackman became Hollywood's quintessential everyman—often compared to Spencer Tracy.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The role captured all of his ironic charm and misanthropic appeal within the kind of debonair character that the perennial everyman had never quite shown us before.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Ditto a downtrodden everyman who’s left his white-collar job in Quebec to reluctantly return to Winnipeg.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
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.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The role captured all of his ironic charm and misanthropic appeal within the kind of debonair character that the perennial everyman had never quite shown us before.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Ditto a downtrodden everyman who’s left his white-collar job in Quebec to reluctantly return to Winnipeg.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
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.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
Noun
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The president justified the decision by saying the duty fees would spur automakers to build more vehicles in America, and, in the process, create more jobs for the country’s workers.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nationwide, 1 in 4 direct care workers are immigrants, according to a policy brief from PHI, an advocacy group for elder care and disability service workers.—
Mercedes Vigon,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The unnamed man then allegedly began speaking with the Bad Boy Records founder, which led the superstar to invite John Doe back to his trailer.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The dismissal comes in the wake of last week’s ruling that a Jane and John Doe must also reveal their identities in separate suits by April 10 to proceed.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The exploitation of enslaved laborers on cane plantations increased supply and decreased production costs.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, which compiled data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, also reported that in 2023, women comprised 4.3% of workers in construction and extraction occupations, which include construction laborers, carpenters and electricians.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The bezel and lugs are in ethical 18k white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 3.86 carats.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lots of padding around the ankle Great arch support Deep lugs for solid traction Breathable mesh lining Heavy, can feel a little bulky Whether the itinerary calls for backpacking, scrambling up a steep incline, or strolling along a dirt path, the Keen Targhee IV boot is up to the task.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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