player

noun

ˈplā-ər How to pronounce player (audio)
Definition of playernext
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 The Cowboys could be a bit more fluid there with the interchangeability of certain players on the roster, but if the previous standard remains, there will be one final spot to fight for in training camp. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 At that point, if a deal is not reached, the two clubs negotiate for the right to sign the player. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Former Kansas State forward Xavier Sneed was the perfect role player in Purple Reign’s Game 1 win over JHX Hoops — a squad of mostly ex-KU basketball players — in the opening round of The Basketball Tournament. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The lottery player used a multiplier to triple their winnings, bringing the grand total to $30,000. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for player
Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
  1. instrumentalist
  2. actor
  3. participant
  4. musician
  5. performer
  6. participator
  7. artist
  8. actress
Noun
  • Now 94, Cynthia still entertains with tales of bygone Barbados at the family's regular guest cocktail parties, whilst dinner is underscored by jazz singers and instrumentalists.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • The neighborhood band, a community effort, draws 20 to 30 instrumentalists each year and rehearses just once, 30 minutes before the procession.
    — Georgia Ross, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
Definition of instrumentalist
Noun
  • And she’d been turned off by the idea of using actors when only older men responded to her online casting calls that explained the activities of the day.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of actor
Noun
  • Presents, the fair’s presentation of young artists and galleries, has additionally expanded to around 55 participants.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026
  • Some participants, as young as 3 years old, can barely see over the net.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of participant
Noun
  • Goodtime, originally with celebrity backing from musician Pharrell Williams and entertainment mogul David Grutman, was auctioned off by lenders in a foreclosure action earlier this year.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The latest win also matches the band’s career-best showing, which the rock musicians first established with The Black Parade nearly 20 years ago.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of musician
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  • Argentina’s wily, extroverted goalkeeper, Emiliano Martínez, was its standout performer, repelling some, spilling others.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • She was hailed as a natural politician, a performer from a young age who had starred in music and theater productions.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of performer
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  • And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.
    — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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  • The Spanish artist Guitarricadelafuente, known for his modern-meets-traditional folk sounds, made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • Glover champions the artist's role in social commentary and advocates strongly for music education, viewing it as essential for comprehensive learning.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of artist
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  • Related Stories Gautam took best actress for her role in the film.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • In 1999, the then-18-year-old actress enrolled at Harvard University.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of actress

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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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