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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was working to change the world long before the 7-foot-2-inch center became one of the greatest NBA players ever, and one of the most politically outspoken.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 May 2025
That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
The series stars the Twisters actor as a disgraced college football player who dons elaborate makeup to assume a new identity and play for a different team.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Founded in Texas in 1982, Autry sneakers became a hit among tennis players for its sporty, Americana aesthetic.
—Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 May 2025
That same culture remains, but those within the organization insist there have been tweaks along the way to keep up with the wants and needs of players.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
The series stars the Twisters actor as a disgraced college football player who dons elaborate makeup to assume a new identity and play for a different team.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 May 2025
Founded in Texas in 1982, Autry sneakers became a hit among tennis players for its sporty, Americana aesthetic.
—Vogue, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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Producers can skip the studio to work on their devices at home, commissioning instrumentalists and beat makers who live time zones away.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Shortly after the Stones was founded in 1962 by Jagger and Richards, alongside instrumentalist Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts, the band began to skyrocket to fame.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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His maternal great-grandmother survived the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. In April, the actor traveled to Washington to give a speech for the Armenian Assembly of America.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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At a time when Lilo wants nothing more than a best friend, a fugitive alien named Stitch (voiced again by original Disney actor Chris Sanders) escapes his handlers and crash-lands on Earth.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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To earn the prize money, participants competed to be the first to reach a series of milestones.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Those pushing for the country to be kicked out of the contest — much as Russia was following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 — include former participants, more than 70 of whom signed a joint letter earlier this month.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
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After several women came forward with claims that the musician had raped them, the Bad Boy Records founder denied all of the allegations in a statement to PEOPLE in December 2023.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The country musician took the stage alongside his band for the rollicking tune, which reflects on a free-spirited woman who’s vanished from his life (but who is probably in Texas).—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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The film features extensive practical effects led by special effects artists Mitch Branget and Sebastien Gaspar-Woods.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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On colorful plinths made by Sarabande artist Adam, the brand showcased their special edition of Vintage 2015 in tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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He is currently romantically linked to actress Elizabeth Hurley, who seemingly debuted the pair's relationship in an April 20 joint post on Instagram for Easter.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Her acting earned Alexander a Emmy nomination for outstanding actress in a Daytime drama series.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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