Synonyms of players

players

noun

plural of player

1

as in instrumentalists

a person who plays a musical instrument

a horn player

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instrumentalists
• musicians
• artists
• performers
• organists
• soloists
• drummers
• violinists
• virtuosos
• guitarists
• minstrels
• pianists
• saxophonists
• maestros
• keyboardists
• percussionists
• pickers
• accompanists
• flutists
• trumpeters
• clarinetists
• fiddlers
• trombonists
• harpists
• pipers
• recitalists
• oboists
• violists
• symphonists
• accordionists
• flautists
• hornists
• bassoonists
• organ-grinders
• cornetists
• reedmen

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actors
• performers
• actresses
• entertainers
• thespians
• troupers
• impersonators
• mummers
• comedians
• thesps
• stars
• starlets
• enactors
• leading men
• spear-carriers
• supernumeraries
• coactors
• leading ladies
• barnstormers
• personators
• costars
• monologuists
• doubles
• extras
• tragedians
• walk-ons
• posers
• masqueraders
• prima donnas
• understudies
• clowns
• buffoons
• hams
• imitators
• impressionists
• farceurs
• harlequins
• apers
• pantomimists
• leads
• stooges
• scene-stealers
• tragediennes
• maskers
• mimes
• apes
• mimics
• pantomimes
• zanies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonactors

3

as in participants

one who takes part in something

a significant player in the negotiations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• participants
• participators
• actors
• partners
• parties
• sharers
• assistants
• partakers
• helpers
• aides
• accessories
• colleagues

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observers
• spectators
• nonparticipants
• bystanders
• onlookers
• watchers
• lookers-on
• wallflowers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of players

His head-to-head showdown with Tatum was one of the more anticipated early-season matchups with both players refusing to say much about their frosty relationship. — CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Jones’ uncle, Christopher Mathews, described the head coach as a positive Black man in his community who goes above and beyond for his players and students. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Every lineup decision matters more than ever, so let’s dive into the Week 10 matchups and find the players who can give your team an edge. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

While the Heat had its full roster available on Tuesday, the one-win Jazz was without some of their best players. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Phoenix shot 22 for 43 (51%) from three-point range and had seven players score in double digits, including five off the bench. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

The key is having players staying put in their own backyard rather than transferring. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

But the Horned Frogs returned just three players from last year’s team and rebuilt the roster with nine new players with multiple years of eligibility. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Kanzler was the Cubs' director of player development, leading the organization’s minor league system, players and coaching staff. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026