team player

noun

: someone who cares more about helping a group or team to succeed than about his or her individual success

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In addition, Pitarch has been handed an improved contract and is now considered a first-team player, despite retaining a Castilla squad number. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Related Stories Hayden was a true team player, which was important for a show with a large ensemble cast. — Tim Kring, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Segovia, who plays for the Venezuelan national team, his Venezuela teammate Jon Aramburu and former national team player Tomas Rincon volunteered at collection points and in town squares, helping those affected by the disaster. — Michelle Kaufman august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 Whether or not Duren is back, the Pistons will build around Cade Cunningham, an All-NBA, first-team player in 2026. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for team player

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“Team player.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team%20player. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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