| performer(noun, art, person, character, star) |
| actor(noun, art, action, person, party) |
| thespian(noun, art, action, person, character) |
| contestant(noun, animal, person, sport, opposition) |
| musician(noun, person, musician, performing arts) |
| actress(noun, art, action, substitute, performing arts) |
| participant(noun, person, sport, participate, entry) |
| instrumentalist(noun, person, musician) |
| competitor(noun, animal, person, sport, opposition) |
| athlete(noun, person, sport) |
| entertainer(noun, art, person, performer) |
| gamester(noun, person, gambling, bettor) |
| trouper(noun, person, character, star, mimic) |
| entrant(noun, person, opposition, application, rival) |
| gambler(noun, person, gambling) |
| star(noun, person, character, hero, clown) |
| histrion |
| virtuoso(noun, person, musician) |
| artist(noun, person) |
| contender(noun, animal, sport, competitor, participant) |