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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
In recent years, airlines have invested heavily in their frequent flier lounges.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Two pilots in uniform greeted us and put all of us novice fliers at ease, giving us a rundown about the safety measures between cracking jokes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 June 2025
But his newest appearance on behalf of the Bleecker Street title may have landed him the most frequent flier miles yet.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
The cost to join Hogsett's committee of supporters ranged between $2,500 and $10,000 per year, according to the event flier.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
Two pilots in uniform greeted us and put all of us novice fliers at ease, giving us a rundown about the safety measures between cracking jokes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 June 2025
But his newest appearance on behalf of the Bleecker Street title may have landed him the most frequent flier miles yet.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
The cost to join Hogsett's committee of supporters ranged between $2,500 and $10,000 per year, according to the event flier.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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Indeed, France’s indiscipline was such that Germany had the best chance to win in normal time from the penalty spot.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Sacramento has a chance to become the first team to win three Las Vegas Summer League championships.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Delta shared that there were nine crew members onboard—two pilots and seven flight attendants—along with 226 passengers.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The United States has thrust itself into the center of a high-stakes diplomatic gamble that could fundamentally alter energy flows across Eurasia.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Courtesy of Amazon Celsius Assorted Flavors Official Variety Pack $22 $17 (23% off) Amazon Celsius’ variety pack is my favorite kind of gamble.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is the mission commander with aviator John Shoffner as pilot and two mission specialist seats paid for by the Saudi Space Commission, Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Oversized aviators Mark my words: Summer’s trendiest sunglasses will be retro, oversized aviators.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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The Cubs tacked on a run in the seventh when a hustling Seiya Suzuki scored from second base on an infield single by Pete Crow-Armstrong — a play in which shortstop Anthony Volpe ranged to his left and spun but pulled Goldschmidt off of first base with his throw.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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The other nailed two runners on the bases with some of the most hellacious throws anyone had ever seen.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Remington, who counts Gary Dauberman (It), Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious movies), and Eric Pearson (Thunderbolts*), among others as her clients, is leaving CAA to launch a new venture focused on literary management.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Similar to an incubator, a start-up accelerator is an investment company that looks to grow a new venture in exchange for a stake in the business.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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