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
The player was styled by Katherine Ann Mellinger (makeup) and Paul Norton (hair) for the shoot.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
But there was a sense of hope, rather than expectation, among the home support as the players walked out on a crystal clear spring evening in North London.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The total purse in 2024 was $20 million, so the top 60 players left with a pay day.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2025
The other players must follow clues and observe odd behavior throughout the game to sniff out the millionaire among them.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
But there was a sense of hope, rather than expectation, among the home support as the players walked out on a crystal clear spring evening in North London.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
The total purse in 2024 was $20 million, so the top 60 players left with a pay day.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2025
The other players must follow clues and observe odd behavior throughout the game to sniff out the millionaire among them.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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Additionally, disco offered a framework for instrumentalists to play around with, as well as characteristics that cannot be boiled down to logic: there can also be affective reasons, regardless of whether the intent is irony, camp, parody, or the expression of genuine sentiment.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Feb. 2025
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With the loss of multi-talented instrumentalist Roy Ayers, who died on Wednesday at the age of 84, the hip-hop world is honoring one of its greatest inspirations and sample sources.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the multi-hyphenate has also been making her Broadway rounds, supporting her fellow actors between her own projects.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The British actor is back as the face of the timeless clothing capsule for the fourth consecutive season.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The participants were divided into four groups: those who never drank; those who had seven or fewer drinks weekly; those who had eight or more drinks a weekly, which was defined as heavy drinking; and former heavy drinkers who have stopped drinking.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Weiner’s take on the band novel was partially influenced by real-life musicians, the author says: The strife between members of Fleetwood Mac, which fueled their iconic songs.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But now’s your chance to pick up Kid Cudi’s actual home, because the Grammy-winning musician is looking to hand over the keys to his nearly 12-acre estate in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas for a dash under $8.5 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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The festival's Sunday finale was slated to include appearances from top artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Lil Yachty, The Marías and Nathy Peluso, among others.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist’s journey.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Yet in perhaps one of the most vivid memories of Kilmer shared following his passing, actress Jennifer Tilly recalled crossing paths with him during auditions for the 1991 movie.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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The film is drawing headlines for all the wrong reasons, from lukewarm ticket sales to controversial comments made by lead actress Rachel Zegler.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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