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
For seasoned players, regular tournaments bring light-hearted rivalry and island camaraderie together.
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AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Martinez coached several championship teams over his more than 30-year career, but Long is the only one of his players who made it to the major leagues.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Boley said that Heffernan returned from a tour of NFL franchises with fresh schematic and teaching approaches that the players have embraced.
—David Teel, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
One of the most gripping parts of Alice in Borderland is the way that some of the games pit players against each other — sometimes even forcing friends to turn on each other.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Martinez coached several championship teams over his more than 30-year career, but Long is the only one of his players who made it to the major leagues.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Boley said that Heffernan returned from a tour of NFL franchises with fresh schematic and teaching approaches that the players have embraced.
—David Teel, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
One of the most gripping parts of Alice in Borderland is the way that some of the games pit players against each other — sometimes even forcing friends to turn on each other.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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For over three decades, Raphael Saadiq has been celebrated as a versatile multi-skilled artist, producer, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter—one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary pop, R&B, and soul.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Skeptical in the sense that TOOL are four members, and despite Keenan’s eagerness to put out more TOOL music soon, the band’s instrumentalists have to be on the same page as well.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Dakota and Elle Fanning grew up in front of the cameras as child actors with impressive résumés.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Videos of the event showed the actor asking the crowd to make room for the ambulances.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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This was driven by female participants.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Real-life and virtual discussions of Anne Frank’s legal status obviously serve contemporary causes, with participants hoping to score points with others who share their politics.—
Time,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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John Jigitz used to spend his work days helping musicians promote their art.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ma outlined how Openwav pivoted to focus squarely on independent musicians struggling in the streaming era.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Young made history as the first Black performer to win two back-to-back Tony Awards and to be nominated four times in a row.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The evening will also include a moving tribute to those lost to cancer – including Gavin Creel, the beloved Broadway performer who passed away from cancer in September 2024 at just 48 years old.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Indian artist Subodh Gupta built a yurta from enamel pots and plates crafted by master ceramist Baxtiyor Nazirov.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Though the area’s artist warehouses and businesses had to close, like the old-school Irish pub Maguire’s Hill 16, Kennedy said no residents were displaced by the project.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The brand, which currently operates more than 160 stores in mainland China, has been smart about curating the right mix of ambassadors to reach different demographics in China, with director, actress, screenwriter Jia Ling, as well as singer, songwriter, actress and fashion icon Chris Lee.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Along with a slew of other prominent folks, actress Yvette Mimieux was even rumored to have occupied the Maravilla Road property in the late 1960s.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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