playmaker
/ˈpleɪˌmeɪkər/
noun
- A player in a team sport (such as basketball, soccer, or hockey) who creates scoring opportunities for teammates.
- The point guard is the team's best playmaker, always setting up easy shots.
- In soccer, a good playmaker can change the game with a single pass.
- The young playmaker was praised for her vision and creativity on the field.
- A person who initiates or organizes actions, especially in a creative or strategic way.
- She is the playmaker of the group, always coming up with new ideas.
- The director was the playmaker behind the successful film series.
- In the office, he acts as a playmaker, connecting people and projects.
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