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 Senior Hayden Hudleston figures to be one of several players who get carries, and junior Evan Holubetz and Alexander Murillo will help stabilize the line again. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Saints center Erik McCoy launched a Cowboy player's helmet to the moon, although the flight didn't reach its destination and the helmet landed mere yards away. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Norvell is also optimistic about the 19 returning players who played in at least four games last season as true freshmen. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 As a survivor of gun violence, Hardy will have plenty looking after his physical fitness, particularly as a premier player at an SEC football program. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for player

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Noun

The announcement could go after the one about what to do if the theater is overrun by period instrumentalists.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of instrumentalist

Noun

The force has since supported several non-state actors in the Middle East, from Hamas in Gaza to the Houthis in Yemen and even the Taliban in Afghanistan during the 1990s.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Past actors who have portrayed Harvey Dent/Two-Face are Aaron Eckhart in The Dark Knight, Nicholas D’Agosto in Gotham and Tommy Lee Jones in Batman Forever.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

Mahomes was cleared to be a full participant for training camp practices in late July — barely more than seven months removed from surgery.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
People across levels of an organization become participants rather than spectators.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of participant

Noun

This question is now at the center of a growing legal and financial battle in the music industry as AI music is already stealing income from human musicians.

— Charlotte Isidore, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
Armed with just two open-reel videotapes, Goodman lugged his hulking camera and tripod behind percussionist Juma Sultan and began to document Hendrix’s historic set just 15 feet away from the musician.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of musician

Noun

Many in Hollywood and beyond were left stunned by news of the passing of multifaceted performer Hayden Panettiere at age 36, as reported Sunday night.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
This time, renowned singer and performer Natalie Amaya will join this Northern California tribute band on stage.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of performer

Noun

The Cohen Building originally housed the Social Security Administration, an important piece of the New Deal legacy, and contains frescoes painted in the 1940s by famed artist Seymour Fogel on the entrance lobby walls, Okin said.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of artist

Noun

Now, as her family, friends and fans mourn, questions remain about what happened in the actress’ final hours before her death at age 36, far from home at an apartment in South Carolina.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Best actor, meanwhile, went to Adrian Văncică for You Don’t Belong Here, which comes with the same cash prize as best actress.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of actress

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