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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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a significant player in the negotiations
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Recent Examples of player
Marries Michelle Lundstrom Wedding Exclusive Approximately 220 guests, including several professional football players, gathered to witness the indoor ceremony officiated by Frank Bailey.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
Hart might be one of the most outspoken players wearing orange and blue, but the colors, the win-loss record, and the name on the front of the jersey matter more than the name and number on the back.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus has put together a piece ranking the top players in the NFL over 30 years of age.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
The Knicks, who are on the verge of sending the Celtics home for the summer, already have all of their key rotation players under contract next year.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
Hart might be one of the most outspoken players wearing orange and blue, but the colors, the win-loss record, and the name on the front of the jersey matter more than the name and number on the back.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus has put together a piece ranking the top players in the NFL over 30 years of age.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
The Knicks, who are on the verge of sending the Celtics home for the summer, already have all of their key rotation players under contract next year.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
Noun
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Producers can skip the studio to work on their devices at home, commissioning instrumentalists and beat makers who live time zones away.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Shortly after the Stones was founded in 1962 by Jagger and Richards, alongside instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts, the band began to skyrocket to fame.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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King of the Hill voice actor Jonathon Joss has died after a shooting outside his home in Texas at age 59, the San Antonio Police Department has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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Anyone interested in filmmaking or who just wants to enjoy an intense, suspenseful drama with some of the greatest actors of the era, should absolutely check this one out on Netflix as soon as possible.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This sweeping action included both nonviolent participants and those convicted of violent crimes against law enforcement.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Athletic has picked out some players who are in that situation and could be targeted by Club World Cup participants.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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This summer, Stewart is slated to perform at Glastonbury as one of the oldest musicians to play there.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Swift, is a billionaire mogul, a musician, a producer, and a beacon of female empowerment.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The Industrialist Facing the Barclays Center, The Industrialist occupies a four-story warehouse reimagined as an artist's sanctuary.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Spanish-style stucco buildings with clay tile roofs are home to more than 80 artists and over 20 galleries.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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While arriving at Cannes' Palace of Festivals and Conferences center, per People magazine, the British actress stunned in a white and pink plaid dress.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The actress previously styled looks by such designers and labels as Roberto Cavalli, Armani Privé and Ashi Studio, among others.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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