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
And as a Red Sox player, is there anything more affirming that your career is off to a good start than getting booed by the home crowd in your first-ever game at Yankee Stadium?
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025
There are more than 50 former MLB players in the league.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
To combat that, Roberts said his coaches try to make sure the players feel comfortable during their stays, which can sometimes last less than 24 hours.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
ServiceMaster’s origins were in onetime minor league baseball player Marion E. Wade’s 1929 founding of a mothproofing business.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025
There are more than 50 former MLB players in the league.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
To combat that, Roberts said his coaches try to make sure the players feel comfortable during their stays, which can sometimes last less than 24 hours.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
ServiceMaster’s origins were in onetime minor league baseball player Marion E. Wade’s 1929 founding of a mothproofing business.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
Noun
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Shipp emerged as the quieter percussionist and instrumentalist, while Buzz took the reins as the vocalist.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2025
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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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Scottish actor Alan Cumming will also be returning to host Season 4, Peacock confirmed.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Lead actor Nikhil Siddhartha took to X to address the incident and confirm the safety of all cast and crew members.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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The in-person dating event weaves meditation, talking prompts and somatic exercises to help participants connect on a deeper level.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Dawson said program participants are still able to meet weekly with a therapist and workforce development coach, but the program has lost partners who provided a visible presence in the city’s Ward 8 and regular check-ins.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Morgan Wallen’s First Wallen is now the first musician in history to chart 30 or more songs on the Hot 100 in three separate weeks.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Featuring an ever-shifting lineup of New York-area musicians like keyboardist Bernie Worrell, singer Syd Straw, guitarist Arto Lindsay, bassist Bill Laswell, and drummer Anton Fier, the Palominos were Sweet’s induction into the life of a traveling musician.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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That hasn’t stopped Simon from claiming credit for other artists’ music.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The former Migos rapper’s posts followed images of both young Wave, 3, and Diggs, 31, going viral, with fans of the Atlanta artist making note of the toddler and NFL baller’s similar hairstyles.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 June 2025
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Steve Winwood, 10cc singer Glenn Gouldman, actress Elaine Paige and Love Island star Georgia Harrison were also among the those honored, the BBC reports.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Of particular pain to him is watching Moore, who died recently, and who never made it as an actress.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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