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
To read Parker is to get an everyman’s sense of the late-twenties literary scene.
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Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
—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
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Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Wade was an everyman, albeit a shifty one who could leap fearlessly toward the rim, pinball between larger defenders, and score.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyman
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Last week, tens of thousands of workers at Volkswagen, Germany’s largest manufacturer, took part in strikes at plants across the country.Anna Cooban, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among these insects, most individuals—the workers—are largely sterile and live just a few months.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an interview with CNN, a John Doe — whose face was concealed and voice altered to maintain his anonymity — detailed the allegations in his civil complaint, which was initially filed on Oct. 14.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The John Doe said he was hired as a security guard for the event, but the date and location of the party detailed in his CNN interview with Elizabeth Wagmeister were different from what was stated in his October 14 legal filing.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shipyards needed laborers, and the promise of good jobs drew tens of thousands—many of them Black workers from the South and East—to places like Richmond.April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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In addition to Mar-a-Lago and the Bedminster golf course, Trump’s Virginia winery and his Palm Beach golf course also sought foreign laborers in 2024.Zach Everson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The suede is on trend, and the lug sole provides stability and grip.Shea Simmons, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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This gorgeous option from Steve Madden comes with thick rubber lug soles, a chunky block heel, suede uppers, and a pull loop at the heel for easy removal.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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