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
Ditto a downtrodden everyman who’s left his white-collar job in Quebec to reluctantly return to Winnipeg.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
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Among workers who have requested raises, over half (57%) only ask for a raise during performance reviews or once per year.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The only recommendation that CDC makes is people who are taking care of those with measles, perhaps health care workers, might consider an additional booster later in life.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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
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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 7 Apr. 2025.
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