1
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
However, players get only four attempts to guess—so be sure to make your selections carefully.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Then again, for decades, players assumed there was no way to complete level 22-1, either.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
The Eagles’ injury report listed three players as limited: Defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps), receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and offensive lineman Nick Gates (groin).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Then again, for decades, players assumed there was no way to complete level 22-1, either.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
The Eagles’ injury report listed three players as limited: Defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps), receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and offensive lineman Nick Gates (groin).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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Thomas shined as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist, pairing his terrific vocal performance with a groovy guitar solo.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fuller is an award-winning instrumentalist whose many accolades include having earned the title of best alto saxophonist in the 2018 JazzTimes Jazz Critics Poll.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Based on the seminal novel by Walter Mosley, Jonathan Majors was originally attached to star in the project but was dropped after the actor was accused of assaulting and harassing his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the actors have been spotted in public together on several occasions.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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By offering compensation at $20 an hour, CRED NYC removes this barrier and opens doors for participants who might otherwise be shut out of these opportunities.—
Keith Howard,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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About 3 out 4 participants were women, 68 percent had a college degree, and 94 percent were white.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In another image, the beauty was all smiles at the airport while holding dozens of roses and onto the musician.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Often, musicians have utilized the performance as a way to make a statement—and further cement themselves in pop culture history.—
Taylor Crumpton,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many artists and creative partners have already begun to sever their ties to the Kennedy Center or cancel upcoming shows at its venues out of an aversion to the board’s dramatic political turn.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jawara Alleyne Hailing from Jamaica, Jawara Alleyne is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and educator.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' Who are the best actress nominees this year?—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2009, the actress reprised her role on the CW's version of the show.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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