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
Among the candidates were a former professional soccer player, a comedian, the brother of a deposed ex-President convicted of bribery, a retired general, and a singer-songwriter.
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Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Here’s every player, courtesy of soccer editor Seth Vertelney.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Club World Cup last year was plagued by complaints of heat from the players and FIFA instituted water breaks in each half.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Here’s every player, courtesy of soccer editor Seth Vertelney.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Club World Cup last year was plagued by complaints of heat from the players and FIFA instituted water breaks in each half.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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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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