Everyone and Folks

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Everyone pronoun - Every person.

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Folks and everyone are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Folks" instead a noun "Everyone".

Folks noun - People in general (often used in the plural).

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Everyone and folks are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Everyone" instead a noun "Folks".

The Thin Man sequel ""The Thin Man Goes Home'': Before giving The Summation, Nick wants everyone searched for weapons, despite his father's protestations the small-town folks wouldn't be packing.

Source: Everyone Is Armed
She hates everyone, but mellows a bit after she finds acceptance amongst the folks of Eientei (who themselves are a bunch of screwed-up people).

Source: Supernatural Angst
In Fable I, you may as well just name your hero "Hero" as, barring your close family and the folks in your hometown, pretty much everyone calls you that, or by your title.

Source: Hello, [Insert Name Here]

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