PLAYERS Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

players

noun

plural of player

as in instrumentalists

a person who plays a musical instrument a horn player

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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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nonactors

as in participants

one who takes part in something a significant player in the negotiations

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Recent Examples of players In addition to the banner-raising, the Knicks players will get their championship rings, but so will some others. — Otis Livingston, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Mahomes greeted various players, too, as the two longtime Chiefs stars were low-key hyping up their teammates. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Four save slots per game and a rewind function introduce a few conveniences that players in 1983 could only have dreamed about. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Duck began practicing on a limited basis 21 days ago; with players on PUP, teams have 21 days to decide whether to activate them, release them, or keep them on PUP for the remainder of the season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 Murphy is now a two-time NL manager of the year with a reputation for getting the best out of his players. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Stand up and control your players or get rid of them Set an example. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Dilraba Dilmurat plays the team’s star striker, while Lay Zhang serves as its kung fu mentor, helping the players combine martial arts mastery with soccer skills to overcome formidable opponents and setbacks on and off the field. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Love, at 85 years old, is the sole member of the original Beach Boys lineup who still tours under that name, performing all their classic, SPF-friendly hits with younger instrumentalists.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Even Rodrigo’s backing band, full of absolutely shredding women instrumentalists, played beside her on equal footing for exquisitely tasteful, post-punky revisions of songs across her three albums.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Luke Evans is among the rare cadre of British actors who regularly balance Hollywood blockbusters with more modest British dramas.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of actors

Noun

Researchers are still following participants to establish whether the treatment ultimately extends their lives.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of participants

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Explore See latest videos, charts and news Gillies announced the project on social media alongside an auction benefiting Support Act, the Australian charity that provides crisis relief and mental health support to musicians and crew.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series is an event held to bring musicians and comedians to the forefront, held at intimate venues for an exclusive experience.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of musicians

Noun

While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Usually, such events are treated as add-ons, with VIPs often paying a premium to see artists play up close after sound check.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of artists

Noun

Téa, luckily, was one of those actresses and had been looking for something on the lighter side.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The 22-year-old Howell, best known to date for playing Alison Pierce in the Chucky franchise, beat out 1,400 young actresses to play Carrie.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

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