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
His near-photographic memory and love of sports allowed him at the age of 10 to start memorizing all the winners of the Heisman Trophy – awarded annually to the top player in college football – that date back to 1935.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
That is actually the only philosophy a manager and his players should have.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The league and players will have expansion discussions as part of the upcoming labor deal, likely in place by 2027.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
McCarty said Lemieux the person was totally different than the player, and the two later met for an interview with smiles about their clashes.
—Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
That is actually the only philosophy a manager and his players should have.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The league and players will have expansion discussions as part of the upcoming labor deal, likely in place by 2027.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
McCarty said Lemieux the person was totally different than the player, and the two later met for an interview with smiles about their clashes.
—Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
Noun
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On Saturday there were nearly 400 student instrumentalists and vocalists one time or another on stage at Disney, members of a large symphony orchestra, a concert orchestra, a big band, a mariachi ensemble and the Titan Banda Oaxaquena.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike.—
Emanuel Okusanya,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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On my visit, actor Jamie Bell was holding up the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Never mind that the 68-year-old actor, who played the rebellious, impulsive wizard Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film franchise, couldn’t tell you the difference between a Hufflepuff and, say, a Gryffindor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Its long-standing presence at Milan Design Week, and its partnerships with institutions such as the Guggenheim and Art Basel, reflect a natural alignment with its client base, many of whom are collectors and participants in those worlds.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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All participants had previously reported experiencing moderate to severe pain, anxiety or both.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Negri was a broadcasting pioneer, an accomplished musician, a Pittsburgh icon, and someone many children grew up watching on TV.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Jimi was probably the only musician that Miles could not fully understand.—
Andy Beta,
Pitchfork,
31 May 2026
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Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Microdrama performer Sam Myerson will narrate the series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 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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What had been a book about Catholic-facing artists became a book about crypto-religious ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Buddhist, recently widowed, and a successful artist, Rose is ditsy and rather eccentric, but is grounded by a 13-year-old step-granddaughter.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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