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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The Las Vegas Raiders' Brock Bowers has 52 receptions so far this season, tied with Eddie Royal for the third-most for a player in the first eight games of their NFL career.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Buying and Building Consortium is one of the newer players in the brand management business, joining Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global, Bluestar and the founders’ former company, Marquee.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
All players will also receive equity in the league.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Unrivaled will feature 30 players across six teams and already has commitments from Stewart, Collier, Chelsea Gray, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Plum and Angel Reese to play in the inaugural season.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Buying and Building Consortium is one of the newer players in the brand management business, joining Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global, Bluestar and the founders’ former company, Marquee.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
All players will also receive equity in the league.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Unrivaled will feature 30 players across six teams and already has commitments from Stewart, Collier, Chelsea Gray, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Plum and Angel Reese to play in the inaugural season.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Player.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/player. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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