man among men
Stands above peers
A man among men is someone who stands out as exceptional even in distinguished company—a superlative figure whose qualities command respect from peers and admirers alike.
The phrase carries an old-fashioned, heroic tone: He was a man among men, respected by everyone who knew him.
Often used in eulogies or tributes.
Flawless model to emulate
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- idealStandard of perfection
- standardLevel of quality accepted
benchmark · icon · pillar · beacon · role model · inspiration · mentor · guide
Imaginative planner of futures
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- captainOne who commands
- leaderOne who guides others
headman · elder · patriarch · statesman · chieftain · figurehead · standard-bearer · spearhead
Source of great energy
- strongmanPowerful lifter or despot
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
- warriorOne skilled in combat
- gladiatorAncient Roman arena combatant
protector · defender · guardian · champion · rock · pillar of strength · ironman · indomitable
One admired for courage
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- idolObject of worship
- giantBeing of huge size
- titanDominant figure in field
colossus · champion · prodigy · maestro · virtuoso · stalwart · luminary · celebrity
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
- dignityInnate personal worth
uprightness · decency · morality · ethics · principles · rectitude · probity · goodness
Favorable opinion of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
acknowledgment · tribute · homage · accolade · laurels · commendation · praise · admiration
paragon
Flawless model to emulate
standard · benchmark · icon · pillar · beacon · role model · inspiration · mentor · guide · luminary
visionary
Imaginative planner of futures
leader · headman · elder · patriarch · statesman · chieftain · figurehead · standard-bearer · spearhead · rallying point
powerhouse
Source of great energy
gladiator · protector · defender · guardian · champion · rock · pillar of strength · ironman · indomitable · resolute
hero
One admired for courage
titan · colossus · champion · prodigy · maestro · virtuoso · stalwart · luminary · celebrity · star
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- righteousnessMoral correctness or virtue
dignity · uprightness · decency · morality · ethics · principles · rectitude · probity · goodness · character
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
recognition · acknowledgment · tribute · homage · accolade · laurels · commendation · praise · admiration · regard
man among mennobody
Inconsequential person
nonentity · mediocrity · average Joe · zero · everyman
man among menscoundrel
Dishonest, unscrupulous person
villain · wretch · lowlife · coward · blackguard
man among menpariah
Rejected, shunned person
laughingstock · outcast · bottom-feeder · disgrace · loser
manliness, manhood, mankind, manful, manfully, unmanned, manned, manning, menfolk