PLAYER Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

player

noun

ˈplā-ər

Definition of player

as in instrumentalist

a person who plays a musical instrument a horn player

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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 The New England Revolution player assisted both of Son’s goals during his 36 minutes on the field. — Kamran Nia july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Almost every player decided to hang back to get some extra work. — Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 That would allow the Cowboys to go out and sign free agents in a pool of available talent that does still have solid players. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Not neglecting him, of course, but not over-relying on a player who will turn 37 in October. — Vahe Gregorian july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for player

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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

The shots were extensively tested for safety before they were authorized for emergency use, with the FDA requiring at least two months of follow-up safety data after vaccinating trial participants.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
In an independent third-party clinical study of 33 participants, 100 percent showed improvement across seven key signs of lip aging after just one use, while 96 percent demonstrated enhanced lip volume after four weeks.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 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

Noun

Several years ago, performer and playwright Ty Autry had the idea of bringing together an Atlanta performing arts festival for the LGBTQ community.

— Jim Farmer, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Lorde was feeling herself, physically and metaphorically, and the voyeuristic vibes of her set freed both performer and audience alike on Day One of Lollapalooza 2026.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of performer

Noun

There are more than 400 original contemporary artworks throughout Ibiza Gran Hotel, with many created by Mediterranean artists whose work reflects the culture and spirit of the region.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
The spirit of this new category is to shine a dedicated spotlight on these important artists.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Definition of artist

Noun

The singer and actress, 33, received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while looking like a true rockstar in a grungy gown with tousled hair complemented by sleek and smokey makeup that exclusively used Maybelline New York products.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Weeds, Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara — all of these shows gave talented actresses the chance to play complex emotional story lines in addition to generally dark comedy.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of actress

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