1
as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
a horn player
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2
as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
a troupe of players used to give performances on the town green
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3
as in participant
one who takes part in something
a significant player in the negotiations
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Recent Examples of player
Another standout aspect of the anniversary season will be its cast, which will consist of previous players, including season 37 runner-up and White Lotus creator Mike White.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
In the absence of federal funding, other players—pharmaceutical companies, biotech funds, other countries—will have to step in to fill the void.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Both were avid softball players, and after their deaths, the community named a new softball park after them.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025
Weiss was a key player for the Hitters Black travel team, which stormed through high-level tournament fields in multiple states.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
In the absence of federal funding, other players—pharmaceutical companies, biotech funds, other countries—will have to step in to fill the void.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Both were avid softball players, and after their deaths, the community named a new softball park after them.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025
Weiss was a key player for the Hitters Black travel team, which stormed through high-level tournament fields in multiple states.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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Going to the movies is now nearly as niche a practice as attending a concert of instrumentalists playing German music.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Brown was also the first woman to win instrumentalist of the year from the International Bluegrass Music Association.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
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Galactic Gag Reel – Visit the recording booth with Elio’s voice actors.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Well, the actor’s finally taken the rapper up on his offer.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
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Step 3 After the energy audit is complete, Boyd said the program will select participants to move on to the construction phase.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under the pilot, participants were paid by the districts to work as aides in schools while completing coursework for their teaching licenses.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But now — thanks to her — there is such a roadmap, with former NASA engineer Sinéad O’Sullivan’s new book Good Ideas and Power Moves exploring how anyone can learn from the way the musician has strategically built her career from the ground up.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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The musician jokingly debuted an anthemic new song, recorded during his guest-hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live last month, about all of the haters who are talking trash about him.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The artist honorees: Sylvester Stallone, country singer George Strait, British stage actor Michael Crawford, disco star Gloria Gaynor, and glam rockers KISS.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The artist found out about the sweet gesture after his show, and responded with a sweet gesture.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
16 Aug. 2025
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Other favorite memories include having legendary actress Meryl Streep as a next-door neighbor for a while, plus the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center right across the street.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
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Even the lullaby that serves as the film’s sonic anchor was written by actress Carolina Tejeda for her firstborn child.—
Jason Liwag,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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