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
The film is about this everyman finding his inner hero.
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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
There isn’t a whiff of reality to this story, and Hanks is like an alien trying to play an everyman — he’s rarely seemed so uncomfortable and unconvincing.
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—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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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
There isn’t a whiff of reality to this story, and Hanks is like an alien trying to play an everyman — he’s rarely seemed so uncomfortable and unconvincing.
36.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
Noun
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There’s a lot of talk in the Florida Legislature right now about cracking down on unauthorized workers in the state.—
Thomas Kennedy,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Related article Cabinet officials caught off guard and frustrated by Musk’s directives to federal employees A second email from OPM early Monday evening told workers they were not required to reply, which didn’t clear much up.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
27 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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The unknown person became known as Pecan Valley John Doe, who died of undetermined causes.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Brahmins, who were traditionally priests, sit at the top, followed by warriors, merchants, and laborers – each further divided into thousands of subcategories.—
Sushmita Pathak,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Mar. 2025
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The minimum wage standards required of firms receiving CHIPS funding, for example, could have been applied to all categories of workers, not just to laborers and mechanics.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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This season, the brand’s Archive collection welcomed a new reinterpretation of the classic Cavaliere boot, including a tubular style with a chunky sole and super-lightweight lug bottom, crafted in a soft lacquered leather with a maxi croc-print effect.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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On sale for as low as $55 depending on the size and color, the loafers have genuine leather uppers, a removable EVA footbed, and a chunky lug sole that provides extra traction on slippery surfaces.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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