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
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
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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
And as much as Walz and Vance differ, politically speaking, both have presented themselves as the everyman who better represents Midwestern values and spotlighted their rural, working-class roots in an attempt to win over undecided voters.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
In addition to promoting an everyman’s hunt and getting more youngsters interested in the sport, NMDGF encouraged non-hunters to participate by shooting photographs of squirrels.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 Oct. 2024
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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
And as much as Walz and Vance differ, politically speaking, both have presented themselves as the everyman who better represents Midwestern values and spotlighted their rural, working-class roots in an attempt to win over undecided voters.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
In addition to promoting an everyman’s hunt and getting more youngsters interested in the sport, NMDGF encouraged non-hunters to participate by shooting photographs of squirrels.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
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Sometime later, a passing pipeline company worker pulled the vehicle from the ditch.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company issued a follow-up notification at 10:41 a.m. that workers responded to a vapor release while performing maintenance on equipment.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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This month, the sheriff’s office learned that the John Doe in the case had ancestors with roots in Michigan dating to the 1800s.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Authorities have not publicly identified the victim, who is being referred to as a John Doe.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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But since 2010, changes in the populations that were migrating, and the failure of Congress to update the system with new legal channels for refugees and laborers, have made asylum the default access for migrants coming to the southwest border.Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
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Much like his 19th century predecessors, protection offers Trump an appeal to diverse constituencies: manufacturing interests, union laborers, declining industrial towns in swing states, voters without college educations and access to tech jobs.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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These five-star boots boast a durable lug sole that provides traction on slick surfaces, while the shearling lining acts as a cozy barrier against chilly flight cabins and dropping temperatures.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Unlike other boots of this style, these are comfortable from the very first wear—no break-in period required—and have impeccable traction thanks to chunky rubber lugs, which kept us stable on ice and snow but didn’t hold onto mud.Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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