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
This is the same lineup, full of younger and mostly unproven players, that has kept the Rangers on the fringe of the wild card spot, a point of irritation among fans.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
If even one of those players moves on, 2026-27 will provide more opportunities than exists today.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The 50 leaders on the final Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the current Masters Tournament The Masters Committee, at its discretion, also invites international players not otherwise qualified.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Among the 29 players placed on waivers were linebacker Cam Jones, quarterback Chris Oladokun and running back Carson Steele.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
At the center are the players, who immediately become ambassadors for their nations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The show’s signature brutal violence, blood, guts and gore are still hyper-present, but the terror among the players, including Gin-hun, who has experienced it all before, remains palpable.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Both players added subtle personal style to the holiday ensemble.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Ancelotti and his staff, the players and their entourages, the fans and the press all agree reinforcements are needed.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
If even one of those players moves on, 2026-27 will provide more opportunities than exists today.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The 50 leaders on the final Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the current Masters Tournament The Masters Committee, at its discretion, also invites international players not otherwise qualified.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Among the 29 players placed on waivers were linebacker Cam Jones, quarterback Chris Oladokun and running back Carson Steele.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
At the center are the players, who immediately become ambassadors for their nations.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The show’s signature brutal violence, blood, guts and gore are still hyper-present, but the terror among the players, including Gin-hun, who has experienced it all before, remains palpable.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Both players added subtle personal style to the holiday ensemble.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Ancelotti and his staff, the players and their entourages, the fans and the press all agree reinforcements are needed.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for players
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Skeptical in the sense that TOOL are four members, and despite Keenan’s eagerness to put out more TOOL music soon, the band’s instrumentalists have to be on the same page as well.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There may have been better singers, dancers, instrumentalists, performers and visual artists — but absolutely no one combined those talents as vividly as Prince did.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Several of those were for big-name actors and directors playing themselves in guest-starring roles, including Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lucy Liu has been quite outspoken in recent years, calling out the unjust treatment of women and the paucity of roles for non-white actors in Hollywood, and advocating for the rights of children through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), among other relevant topics.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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For the live finale on September 25, Kim Jae Joong returns as Planet Master after previously mentoring the participants during the show’s early episodes.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Al-Thani stated that an Arab-Islamic summit will be held in Doha in the coming days, where the participants will decide on a course of action.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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All of the musicians will be local or have local ties.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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His friendships with musicians gave him direct access to the aesthetic of rock stars, from ripped denim to leather jackets dripping with attitude.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While most artists talk about their influences as a means to finding their own individual sound, for Jay Som, her favorite records are an end in and of themselves.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Popular among artists and celebrated among patrons.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the real story is Byrne, tragic but ruthlessly funny, telling more story with the twitchy skin under her eyes than other actresses can tell in a whole movie.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Making best dressed — or worst dressed lists — is something both actresses and stylists can translate into cash.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Players.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/players. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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