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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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
Noun
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The headset enables musicians—from lead vocalists to instrumentalists—to focus on their stage presence.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The first week of last November was bittersweet for funk instrumentalist and producer Alissia.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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For one, the bad actors tried to make use of toll-free numbers but were prevented from ultimately sending out the messages that way, according to one source familiar with ongoing investigations.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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The actor can be seen singing, dancing and generally living his best life on Instagram and TikTok.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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There was a notable change in inflammation, as well: Blood markers for whole-body inflammation decreased among the participants.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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These NPCs are not just passive participants in a storyline but dynamic digital entities with: • Their own on-chain wallets.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 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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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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Holder peppers the frame with visually dynamic work by local artists and the soundtrack with songs from local musicians, adding to the credibility of this portrayal.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The artist formerly known as Kanye West went on to describe speaking to his son after witnessing him bully another kid.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Witherspoon also said that since the speech, the actress no longer speaks to her.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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The actress wore a pair of glittering earrings and a few delicate rings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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