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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Despite a childhood in the wealthy suburb of McLean, Virginia, and years at a tony law firm, Carr has taken pains to cultivate an image as an everyman.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Neither man is named in the course of the film, though other characters — most notably their children — are: We’re invited to see both as everymen of a certain age.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The husky Black man from the Bronx toiled for every inch of respect, beset by toxicity and misinformation, as hairy white folk-rock and boogie-band alumni pushed similar buttons to become the de facto bards of the everyman.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Tough guy, everyman:Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe
Hackman and Arakawa were devoted dog lovers
Gaber met Hackman and Arakawa more than 18 years ago, when the couple learned of Gaber’s ability to improve animals’ health through chiropractic adjustments.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Neither man is named in the course of the film, though other characters — most notably their children — are: We’re invited to see both as everymen of a certain age.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
The husky Black man from the Bronx toiled for every inch of respect, beset by toxicity and misinformation, as hairy white folk-rock and boogie-band alumni pushed similar buttons to become the de facto bards of the everyman.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Tough guy, everyman:Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe
Hackman and Arakawa were devoted dog lovers
Gaber met Hackman and Arakawa more than 18 years ago, when the couple learned of Gaber’s ability to improve animals’ health through chiropractic adjustments.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Everyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/everyman. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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