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everyman

noun, often capitalized
ev·​ery·​man | \ ˈev-rÄ“-ËŒman How to pronounce everyman (audio) \

Definition of everyman

: the typical or ordinary person

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Examples of everyman in a Sentence

an actor who is seen as the image of everyman despite his superstar status, in his movies the actor is able to play the role of an everyman quite convincingly

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Miley is an everyman, an unapologetic Southerner capable of blunt self criticism. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Wade Miley gets torched again as Astros suffer blowout loss to A's," 11 Sep. 2019 On top of that, 2019 also marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic comic Marvels, an everyman’s view of the early Marvel Universe written by Kurt Busiek and painted by Alex Ross. Christian Holub, EW.com, "Marvel's latest scripted podcast celebrates the 25th anniversary of Marvels comic," 14 Aug. 2019 As the stoic everyman who must save the world, Willis is well-chosen. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Armageddon': THR's 1998 Review," 1 July 2019 Lorenzen’s willingness to publicly share his battle with obesity in recent years is what truly made him an everyman. Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, "Jared Lorenzen was not Kentucky's best quarterback, but he was its most memorable," 10 July 2019 Whether his everyman persona can carry him far out of his state remains to be seen. Tara Golshan, Vox, "John Hickenlooper’s 2020 presidential campaign and policy positions, explained," 26 June 2019 Meanwhile, the everyman hero of the story is brought low, providing emotional stakes. Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "Exposé Entertainment Is the Surprise Hit of the Summer," 13 June 2019 Despite caviar's reputation as a decadent indulgence, the idea of popularizing the succulent sturgeon roe represents a return to its roots as an everyman's food. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, "Pearl Street Caviar strives to bring pricey delicacy to the masses," 5 June 2019 Ruiz is a skilled, tough fighter in the package of an everyman. Adam Kilgore, courant.com, "Heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr., once bullied for his weight, says ‘people can relate to me’," 5 June 2019

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First Known Use of everyman

1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for everyman

Everyman, allegorical character in The Summoning of Everyman, 15th century English morality play

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everyman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of everyman

: the typical, ordinary person

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