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
Both industries have grown rapidly over the last decade, leveraging competitive incentives and high quality work to attract international productions and establish quality local players.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
This is now the question players are grappling with.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s even a full urban adventure to get the players wrapped up with the power players in shadow.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Lasry expects the competitive dynamics of colleges legally paying players will force teams to find new ways to access cash.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025
This is now the question players are grappling with.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s even a full urban adventure to get the players wrapped up with the power players in shadow.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Lasry expects the competitive dynamics of colleges legally paying players will force teams to find new ways to access cash.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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For over three decades, Raphael Saadiq has been celebrated as a versatile multi-skilled artist, producer, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter—one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary pop, R&B, and soul.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Skeptical in the sense that TOOL are four members, and despite Keenan’s eagerness to put out more TOOL music soon, the band’s instrumentalists have to be on the same page as well.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The actor underwent extensive preparation, spending time in the actual locations and with the children who would appear in the film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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What’s an example of a character who changed based on the actor’s performance in the pilot?—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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Spontaneity became part of the process, and working with kids or younger participants often led to the most joyful, unexpected images.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Of the 10 market participants who spoke to CNBC, eight had a positive view on the region's equities, with banking, defense and small-cap stocks namedropped as highlights.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Central Park has long been a magnet for street performers, but the simple synchronicity between dog and musician has delighted viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Olstein is the lyricist for the rock band Cold Satellite, fronted by songwriter Jeffrey Foucault, and in 2025 Lost Alphabet for voice, five musicians, and electronics, an adaptation of her poems by composer Januibe Tejera, premiered with Ensemble Phace (Vienna).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Young made history as the first Black performer to win two back-to-back Tony Awards and to be nominated four times in a row.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The evening will also include a moving tribute to those lost to cancer – including Gavin Creel, the beloved Broadway performer who passed away from cancer in September 2024 at just 48 years old.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Also returning this year at the producing sponsor level was Live Nation, the Walmart AMP's longtime partner in bringing world-class artists to Northwest Arkansas, according to a news release.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Underwood, James, who was a singer himself, worked with country music artists such as Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Kenny Chesney — about 300 songs in all — in a career that spanned two decades.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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The brand, which currently operates more than 160 stores in mainland China, has been smart about curating the right mix of ambassadors to reach different demographics in China, with director, actress, screenwriter Jia Ling, as well as singer, songwriter, actress and fashion icon Chris Lee.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Along with a slew of other prominent folks, actress Yvette Mimieux was even rumored to have occupied the Maravilla Road property in the late 1960s.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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