players

noun

plural of player
1
as in instrumentalists
a person who plays a musical instrument a horn player

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2
as in actors
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 participants
one who takes part in something a significant player in the negotiations

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Recent Examples of players In addition to the banner-raising, the Knicks players will get their championship rings, but so will some others. — Otis Livingston, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Mahomes greeted various players, too, as the two longtime Chiefs stars were low-key hyping up their teammates. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Four save slots per game and a rewind function introduce a few conveniences that players in 1983 could only have dreamed about. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Duck began practicing on a limited basis 21 days ago; with players on PUP, teams have 21 days to decide whether to activate them, release them, or keep them on PUP for the remainder of the season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 Murphy is now a two-time NL manager of the year with a reputation for getting the best out of his players. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Stand up and control your players or get rid of them Set an example. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Dilraba Dilmurat plays the team’s star striker, while Lay Zhang serves as its kung fu mentor, helping the players combine martial arts mastery with soccer skills to overcome formidable opponents and setbacks on and off the field. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for players
  1. instrumentalists
  2. actors
  3. participants
  4. musicians
  5. performers
  6. participators
  7. artists
  8. actresses
Noun
  • Love, at 85 years old, is the sole member of the original Beach Boys lineup who still tours under that name, performing all their classic, SPF-friendly hits with younger instrumentalists.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Even Rodrigo’s backing band, full of absolutely shredding women instrumentalists, played beside her on equal footing for exquisitely tasteful, post-punky revisions of songs across her three albums.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of instrumentalists
Noun
  • The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Luke Evans is among the rare cadre of British actors who regularly balance Hollywood blockbusters with more modest British dramas.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of actors
Noun
  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Emerge works with employers to place graduates in jobs, while SETA can help participants pay for rent, food and utilities when financial difficulties threaten their ability to finish training.
    — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of participants
Noun
  • The rapper blazed through an eight-song set in 18 minutes, taking only brief pauses to shout out her backing musicians and, at one point, remark on the lack of Maryland crab cakes in her rider.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Football too is a collective effort, where no player achieves greatness alone; musicians are supported by an entire ecosystem of peers, producers, engineers and creative talent.
    — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of musicians
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  • Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of performers
Noun
  • 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
Definition of participators
Noun
  • While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Usually, such events are treated as add-ons, with VIPs often paying a premium to see artists play up close after sound check.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of artists
Noun
  • Famous actors, actresses and recording artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including Valkyries fans George Lucas, Ali Wong, Kehlani, E-40 and others; Dream fans Queen Latifah, Future, Jayda Cheaves and others.
    — Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of actresses

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“Players.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/players. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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