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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Industry celebrates Enbridge approval Industry and labor groups celebrated the approval Thursday, especially because Enbridge has contracted with Michaels Construction for the project that is expected to employ Wisconsin laborers.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to Boston University's Korean Diaspora Project, when the then-sovereign state was annexed by the U.S. in 1898, plantation owners in Hawaii requiring cheap labor led to an influx of Chinese workers from Canton, as well as laborers from Korea.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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In addition to evoking punk inclinations, this footwear option is designed with Moncler’s logo at the toe, elastic inserts at the front, and a rubber lug sole.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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These versatile leather boots from the brand Meghan Markle has worn include a durable lug sole for traction and a slanted block heel that adds an element of intrigue.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyman. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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