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John Doe

NOUN
common person
Synonyms
WEAK
Everyman Jane Doe Joe Blow Joe Doakes Joe Sixpack John Q. Public John Smith Mr Brown Mr. Nobody Richard Roe average Joe average person common man man in the street ordinary Joe

Example Sentences

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Look for X’s John Doe as a purveyor of bootleg caviar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Slater Slater Schulman, which has filed more cases than any other law firm, stated in a September filing that client John Doe J.S. “should not have been included.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

The perpetrators are usually identified in the lawsuits as some variation on John Doe, with few identifying details.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

“To Star,” Mia Scarpa’s solo show at John Doe, is the latest example of the artist’s work as highly specific, highly personal and immediately connective.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

“Can you do a quick computer check for a John Doe at the adult detention center?” the officer asked.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young