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
Out of that shadow steps Azzi Fudd, most outstanding player in the Final Four, entering her fifth year in college, to fill that void with Bueckers now in the WNBA.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Just hours before the tee-off of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the golf world in general, and the players in the field in particular, were surprised by the always welcome news of the event's purse increase.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025
Explore See latest videos, charts and news Marr was appearing on the Stick to Football podcast alongside former players Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright to discuss his affinity with soccer club Manchester City and his role as guitarist in one of indie music’s most legendary bands.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 June 2025
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Just hours before the tee-off of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the golf world in general, and the players in the field in particular, were surprised by the always welcome news of the event's purse increase.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 June 2025
Explore See latest videos, charts and news Marr was appearing on the Stick to Football podcast alongside former players Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright to discuss his affinity with soccer club Manchester City and his role as guitarist in one of indie music’s most legendary bands.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 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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On Thursday, the 48-year-old British actor was seen greeting Kim Kardashian, and later, photographed dining with pals.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Many replies suggested Henry Cavill, the Superman actor.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Following the sessions, 18 participants returned for a fourth study group.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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There are several similarly uncomfortable moments in Natchez, which follows the mayor’s garden club appearance with a brief history of the city as told by some of the doc’s participants.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Sly Stone, one of the most innovative musicians in recorded music history and the leader of Sly and the Family Stone, passed away on June 9 at the age of 82.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The event, hosted by the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, will feature a lineup of San Diego musicians curated by the festival’s artistic director, Grammy-winning record producer and performer Kamau Kenyatta.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Among the artists to provide cover artwork are Mœbius, Peach Momoko and Enki Bilal.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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But Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration tour is nothing like some artists squeezing their fans for more money after promising to go away forever.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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The actress was recently spotted in Midtown Manhattan, looking like a polished New Yorker in black wide-leg pants with a unique button-up shirt tucked into the waistband.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The Australian actress has been nominated for eight Academy Awards and won twice (for Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator and Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine), and has also been nominated for two Emmys (Mrs. America) and has won four Golden Globes from 13 nominations.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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