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
Hosted by Today's Savannah Guthrie and produced by Jimmy Fallon's company, the show will feature teams of three players competing for cash prizes.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Three Minnesota players — Pereyra, Tomás Chancalay, Nectar Triantis and Jefferson Diaz — were issued yellow cards for dissent.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 May 2026
Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The major players have expanded their holdings; Corporate owners Gannett and Lee Enterprises, and private equity funds Alden Global Capital and Chatham Asset Management are among those that have relentlessly cut costs at papers across the country.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 May 2026
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Three Minnesota players — Pereyra, Tomás Chancalay, Nectar Triantis and Jefferson Diaz — were issued yellow cards for dissent.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 May 2026
Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The major players have expanded their holdings; Corporate owners Gannett and Lee Enterprises, and private equity funds Alden Global Capital and Chatham Asset Management are among those that have relentlessly cut costs at papers across the country.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
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Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White, the remaining instrumentalists from Yes’ classic ’70s era, contributed little more than scaffolding beneath Horn’s whizbangs.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
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Community members of all ages are invited to participate as soloists, duets, small groups or instrumentalists.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The Criminal Division will not allow foreign actors to exploit the American financial system and use it as a safe haven for the proceeds of their corruption.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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But Jeffries, an outstanding student who typically went straight home from baseball practice to study, remained more of a spectator than a participant in the borough’s burgeoning hip-hop scene.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Between 75 and 90 percent of Housing First participants remain housed after one year, which is significantly higher than traditional treatment-first models.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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His band has expanded, with horns, dancers, back-up singers, and — for some songs—a string section, with nearly 20 musicians onstage.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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The musician, who is the Charley Pride Honoree at this year’s ACM Awards, was styled by Stephani Jacobson (@stephanijstyle) for the occasion.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Coherent was a top performer in the S & P 500, rising 6%.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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For the cover of the May 25, 2026, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson decided to paint a tribute to the city’s budding artists.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The question turned into an accidental personality test, exposing some of each artist’s values.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski curated the actress’ look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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