player

noun

ˈplā-ər How to pronounce player (audio)
Definition of playernext
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 Most of the fans in attendance were wearing orange to support the Johnsons, while players wore orange armbands or socks. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Aldrich Potgieter, the South African whose superpower is being one of the longest hitters in the game, found himself in a playoff with Brian Campbell, who finished 161st out of 162 players in average driving distance this season. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Like athletes in other pro leagues, NFL players must first exhaust out-of-court arbitration and grievance procedures. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The league issued memos to its sportsbooks partners and all 30 teams restricting bets that are easy for an individual player to manipulate. — Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for player
Recent Examples of Synonyms for player
  1. instrumentalist
  2. actor
  3. participant
  4. musician
  5. performer
  6. participator
  7. artist
  8. actress
Noun
  • The disagreement led to a contentious back-and-forth before acclaimed singer/instrumentalist Meshell Ndegeocello approached the stage to calm Glasper and offer him a drink.
    — William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Brown made history as the first woman musician to win an instrumentalist of the year honor from the IBMA when she was named banjo player of the year in 1991.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of instrumentalist
Noun
  • Disney actor Erik von Detten is being sued for allegedly scamming an elderly couple in a bizarre precious-metals scheme.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lipski was born in Germany, but moved to her family on the Spanish island as a young girl, later heading to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an actor.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of actor
Noun
  • For the vast majority of these deals, Nvidia won't have to pay up unless participants in the project default.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Organizers expect to draw well over three thousand participants, many from overseas.
    — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of participant
Noun
  • The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The musician’s footwear choice is a common one, often seen with classic black and white suiting moments.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of musician
Noun
  • Ortiz and another performer, Magdellena Romero, were arrested.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Jensen has the vocal equivalent of a familiar face, which for another performer could become a disadvantage.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of performer
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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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  • Ticketmaster has long said artists and promoters set those prices.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Asked about music, the artist somewhat reluctantly traces his affinity back to childhood.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of artist
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  • In War, for example, Morgan Henderson does indeed cheat on his wife with a 20-something aspiring actress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The actress said Toback later made disparaging remarks about her appearance, including comments about her hips.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of actress

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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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