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
Hosted by Today's Savannah Guthrie and produced by Jimmy Fallon's company, the show will feature teams of three players competing for cash prizes.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Three Minnesota players — Pereyra, Tomás Chancalay, Nectar Triantis and Jefferson Diaz — were issued yellow cards for dissent.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 May 2026
Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The major players have expanded their holdings; Corporate owners Gannett and Lee Enterprises, and private equity funds Alden Global Capital and Chatham Asset Management are among those that have relentlessly cut costs at papers across the country.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 May 2026
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Three Minnesota players — Pereyra, Tomás Chancalay, Nectar Triantis and Jefferson Diaz — were issued yellow cards for dissent.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 May 2026
Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The major players have expanded their holdings; Corporate owners Gannett and Lee Enterprises, and private equity funds Alden Global Capital and Chatham Asset Management are among those that have relentlessly cut costs at papers across the country.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White, the remaining instrumentalists from Yes’ classic ’70s era, contributed little more than scaffolding beneath Horn’s whizbangs.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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Community members of all ages are invited to participate as soloists, duets, small groups or instrumentalists.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Other special guests at Hart’s roast included Venus and Serena Williams, Lizzo and Tom Brady, as well as a roster of comedians and actors including Tony Hinchliffe, Pete Davidson, Draymond Green, Tiffany Haddish, Sheryl Underwood, Regina Hall and Na’im Lynn.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Other pictures feature Albert playing with his younger brothers while Gere looks on, as well as some snaps of the actor's younger sons finding flowers in the rain.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Some 322 residents RSVP’d, and more than two dozen participants checked in at all five restaurants, based on the findings of the online app.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Israeli naval forces intercepted 22 boats carrying some 175 activists off Crete, boarding vessels, damaging engines and detaining participants for questioning, passengers said.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The musician, who celebrated the 40th anniversary of Control earlier this year, delivered a powerful acceptance speech following her induction by Jimmy Jam, who along with Terry Lewisproduced Rhythm Nation.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Wilson, the Memphis musician who is Black, was less distraught by the carving up of his neighborhood for partisan purposes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Coherent was a top performer in the S & P 500, rising 6%.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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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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Look up to see the colorful canvas panels, hand-painted by Rajasthani artists, showing off more of the local flora and fauna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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And Mighty Real also spotlights under-the-radar but equally important LGBTQ pioneers like Lavender Country and the artists from women’s music label Olivia Records.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski curated the actress’ look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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