Trite as a performer (7)

I believe the answer is:

artiste

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'a performer' is the definition.
(artiste is a kind of performer)

'trite as' is the wordplay.
'trite as' anagrams to 'ARTISTE'.
However, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "Performers" , "nightclub entertainer?" , "Person playing" , "Player" , "Trouper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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