everyman

noun

ˈev-rē-ˌman How to pronounce everyman (audio)
Definition of everymannext
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 Playing do-gooder cop Matt in Heroes is just one milestone on the resume of Greg Grunberg, who has made a name for himself as an affable everyman. — Megan Vick, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 Melrose had a relatable everyman’s broadcasting style, bringing a sense of humor to his insights, and easily was recognized by his goatee and slicked-back hair. — Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 So, are invasives ruining the state’s waters, or is the state on the way to becoming the everyman’s Amazon, embraced by the folks who can’t afford the jungle lodge experience? — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Its leader, Nigel Farage, has cultivated an image of the everyman who makes campaign stops in the pub. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for everyman
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  1. worker
  2. John Doe
  3. Joe Blow
  4. laborer
  5. lug
Noun
  • In new measures, the army said most Palestinian workers with permits will not be allowed to enter Israeli West Bank settlements on Sunday and Monday, and crossings into Israel will remain closed until after Israel's elections on Tuesday.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Crump also highlighted that Foster was accused of making a racially offensive remark to a co-worker days before the shooting, according to Mississippi Today.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of worker
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  • Several plaintiffs who initially filed under Jane and John Doe pseudonyms were ordered by judges to reveal their identities, prompting some to withdraw their cases altogether.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • John Doe Chinaman has been shortlisted for the 2026 Cundill History Prize.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of John Doe
Noun
  • Under secret balloting, someone might say, hey, here is $5 to vote for Joe Blow, but the voter could take the money and go into the curtained voting booth and vote for Bill Smith.
    — Jay Ambrose, Star Tribune, 10 Aug. 2020
Definition of Joe Blow
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  • Her philanthropic activities extended far beyond her own community to include Indigenous inmates, Chinese immigrants, and white laborers, along with countless other Angelenos.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the previous decades, Japan had brought in many Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese laborers, often under duress, to work in factories and mines, usually in atrocious conditions.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of laborer
Noun
  • Only time will tell whether this is truly a stand-alone experiment in genre mixing and matching or something designed to thread the big lug into the bigger cinematic picture.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Hoka Speedgoat 7 Shoes delivers with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and 5-millimeter lugs, plus a new responsive midsole foam.
    — Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lug

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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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