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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
At one point, conversations also included Brooklyn's best player, combo forward Cam Johnson, in the deal as well, but now the deal is mostly focused around Schröder, per Fischer.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
He was named Associated Press (AP) player of the year on Thursday, as well as receiving the Chuck Bednarik Award for defensive player of the year and, just hours later, the Fred Biletnikoff Award for receiver of the year.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Also now added is an instant camera, letting players take Polaroid photos of their favorite vistas.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The idea is to cultivate long-term player engagement, including regular content updates and social features to promote community building.
—Gary Denham, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
He was named Associated Press (AP) player of the year on Thursday, as well as receiving the Chuck Bednarik Award for defensive player of the year and, just hours later, the Fred Biletnikoff Award for receiver of the year.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Also now added is an instant camera, letting players take Polaroid photos of their favorite vistas.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The idea is to cultivate long-term player engagement, including regular content updates and social features to promote community building.
—Gary Denham, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Equally impressive is award-winning multi- instrumentalist Orphy Robinson who is one of the few UK musicians to have been signed to the legendary Blue Note label.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Also included are performances by Irish dancers and instrumentalists in Belfast and winery tours in the Médoc region in Bordeaux.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Mark Withers, the prolific TV actor with notable roles in series like Dynasty and Kaz, has died.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the time of the actor's medical emergency, his older daughter Corinne Foxx released a statement but kept many of the details under wraps.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Past participants included Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine and Michelle Yeoh, among others.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There are fire pits, lanterns, a jingle bell shuttle ride, concerts from regional musicians, Santa and Mrs. Claus, an Elf Shop where kids can make crafts, and candlelight tours.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Deford, was one of the many musicians who performed at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards which took place on Thursday, December 12 and aired on FOX and Paramount+.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Through their creativity and courage, these three artists changed the game, and this book ensures their impact will continue to inspire for years to come.Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two generationally important artists with nothing to prove but plenty left to accomplish.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Kids actress also appears in Magic Farm, the sophomore feature of El Planeta filmmaker and performance artist Amalia Ullman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her role in Baywatch was just one chapter in her life, with the actress later releasing a Netflix documentary and autobiography, Love, Pamela, in 2023, which touched on more aspects of her career in Hollywood as well as her personal life.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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