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 players had strong stretches, like when Punch scored all six of his first-half points in the final four minutes to lift TCU a 34-31 halftime lead.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Every year, another reminder that Tampa Bay had one player who belonged among the NFL’s elite.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Utley appears set on a path to becoming the first core and perhaps only player from the golden era to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Every year, another reminder that Tampa Bay had one player who belonged among the NFL’s elite.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Utley appears set on a path to becoming the first core and perhaps only player from the golden era to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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The best of San Diego Unified School District’s middle and high school instrumentalists are coming together later this month for a special performance in downtown San Diego.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
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Clark would be the worst actor in the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy accepted Andor‘s win for best science fiction television series, with Diego Luna wining best actor and Stellan Skarsgard winning best supporting actor.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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In addition to viewing the equipment, participants will have the chance to speak directly with homeowners about their experiences with appliance selection, contractor hiring, installation timelines and the financial aspects of electrification, including tax credits, rebates and incentive programs.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Country Joe and the Fish frontman bridged psychedelic rock with biting political satire, pioneering a template for activist musicians.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Last month, musician Nicki Minaj and X owner Elon Musk asked their followers on X to ask their senators to vote for the SAVE Act.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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The French company was Europe's best performer in 2025 after publishing surprisingly strong data for a late-stage trial for an ulcerative colitis medicine.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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And to consider her as existing separate from her creators is like imagining that the ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy could have a career, and an agent, separate from the real performer Edgar Bergen.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 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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The center hosts exhibitions, educational opportunities, and workshops, and many artists show and sell their work in local village galleries.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Once leasing begins, the apartments will be listed through the city's affordable housing portal, DAHLIA, where applicants with artist certification will be able to apply.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Duff played with her own public perception in the role of Olivia Burke, a famous actress who quickly takes a shine to Penn Badgley's Dan Humphrey.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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The fashion designer, model, actress and New York Times best-selling author Fox recently signed with UTA.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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