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as in instrumentalist
a person who plays a musical instrument
a horn player
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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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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a significant player in the negotiations
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Recent Examples of player
Bystedt, one of 12 players on the Pacific Division team, has 10 goals and leads the Barracuda with 28 points in 32 games so far this season.
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
His brother, Rams player Puka Nacua, owns a BMW of the same model and color as Thiero’s, just a year or two older, an investigator said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
As a result, his total rushing yards were modest compared to some players.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Conversely, North Dakota had four players in double digits, though Hawks guards Greyson Uelmen and Anthony Smith III both topped out at 19 points apiece.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
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The competition was open to instrumentalists, vocalists and groups of all nationalities.—
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Since Chuck Berry’s first hits, rock’s most famous instrumentalists have been lead guitarists, who step out in front of the band with flashy solos.—
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The actor gave him the tickets after a video of Mamoud diving into a snowbank went viral.—
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Given the actors' previous antics on the podcast, however, there's a big question mark over how sincere Glassman's new comments are.—
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Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.—
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Both benchmarks extended declines of more than $1 from the previous trading session, as market participants expected ample global supply this year.—
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Malliotakis has not been in contact with the family of Luckey-Lange, son of the late musician Diane Luckey, but initially reached out to the State Department after her office received inquiries about his detention from local and state media.—
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Inga's Alpine Tavern CBS Last Friday was a typical busy Friday night at Inga's Alpine Tavern with a musicians playing live music.—
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The 30-year-old from Venezuela pitched out of the bullpen early on but has been a steady performer and mostly a reliable winner since moving into the rotation exclusively in 2022.—
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The episode is the first of the new year, returning from the holiday break with A$AP Rocky in his debut as an SNL musical 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.—
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The actors will deliver quotes from the artists, thereby giving viewers a better understanding of the process and struggles of artists, Challis Davy said.—
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Her lips shine, too, with an ombré look in tawny brown hues, an effect created by makeup artist Bella Mayven with Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat pencil in Foxy Brown and Big Lip Plumpgasm gloss in Nudegasm Diamonds.—
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Over the past few years, the actress and TikTok creator has frequently gone viral for her hilarious interactions with guests at Disneyland while playing Snow White's Evil Queen.—
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One major development in the latter part of 2025 was the arrival on the scene of Tilly Norwood, a generative AI actress developed by Dutch actress and technologist Eline Van Der Velden.—
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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