1
as in instrumentalists
a person who plays a musical instrument
a horn player
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2
as in actors
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 participants
one who takes part in something
a significant player in the negotiations
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Recent Examples of players
To get all of your star players to participate, and your new coach to play a role too, is no easy task.
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
After the game, 10 players went with co-coach Tom Dill to grad night at Magic Mountain.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Instead, two more incorrect selections dropped the season’s record to 8-30, with two no bets for players who didn’t play.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
For the core of fans around the world, the halftime break has always been for listening to former players and pundits analyze the first 45 minutes.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
James has enough gas in the tank to play at a high level, and the Lakers have enough on-ball players.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
That puts him in a tie with four other players for the league lead in goals, including Marner, who now paces the NHL in points with 13.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The Liberty players let off the gas pedal a bit after winning the first half 66-37.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
To commemorate that anniversary, the Red Sox welcomed back some of the greatest players in franchise history.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
After the game, 10 players went with co-coach Tom Dill to grad night at Magic Mountain.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Instead, two more incorrect selections dropped the season’s record to 8-30, with two no bets for players who didn’t play.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
For the core of fans around the world, the halftime break has always been for listening to former players and pundits analyze the first 45 minutes.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
James has enough gas in the tank to play at a high level, and the Lakers have enough on-ball players.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
That puts him in a tie with four other players for the league lead in goals, including Marner, who now paces the NHL in points with 13.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The Liberty players let off the gas pedal a bit after winning the first half 66-37.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
To commemorate that anniversary, the Red Sox welcomed back some of the greatest players in franchise history.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for players
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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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The rapid rise of AI, while technologically dazzling, has prompted widespread anxieties on multiple fronts, including job security, human worth and potential misuse by malevolent actors looking to commit fraud, spread disinformation or foment hate.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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And to be clear, there absolutely are bad-faith actors out there.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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There were also fans of nearby college teams cheering on their guys, plus some participants’ encouraging families.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Successful participants have since been invited back for subsequent seasons of their shows, secured roles on other NBCU shows, or advanced to higher positions.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The online magazine will publish content weekly, including profiles of artists and musicians, photo essays, reported features, and interviews.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Over coffee, the pair discussed family, London, race, and the Black American musicians who inspired the Stones.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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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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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This effectively revoked the rights of artists to reclaim their copyright for works after 35 years have passed since the rights were first granted to the record label that recorded their work.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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Powell married twice more, both times to actresses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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The media company hosts the event each year, allowing company executives, actors, and actresses to present future projects.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Players.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/players. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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