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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
The trade market isn't much better, however 10-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson may be worth a flier after the New York Giants benched him earlier this week in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart, as Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report proposed.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Because the in-airport biometrics photo scan is optional, flyers are able to opt-out to avoid any potential setbacks that come with flying with the REAL ID.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Plus, for the airline’s 100th year, flyers can snack on Centennial Biscoff sandwich cookies.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Wearing a blue cap and white sneakers, volunteer Heather Davies slips a recall flier under a door.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Because the in-airport biometrics photo scan is optional, flyers are able to opt-out to avoid any potential setbacks that come with flying with the REAL ID.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Plus, for the airline’s 100th year, flyers can snack on Centennial Biscoff sandwich cookies.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Wearing a blue cap and white sneakers, volunteer Heather Davies slips a recall flier under a door.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is a 20% chance of showers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Much of Emily’s online content is also marked by Dylan’s experience as a military pilot in the Air Force.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Strategic licensing moves In August 2025, Neptune Energy completed its second pilot project using DLE technology from its partner Lilac.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Superman proved to fire off the new DC under chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, while the original gambles that Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have made at the larger Warner Bros Motion Picture Group with Sinners and F1, as well as new IP A Minecraft Movie, have been smashing successes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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As awards season progresses, the success or failure of these strategic gambles will likely influence how future romantic dramas approach their campaigns, potentially reshaping decades of precedent in favor of more aggressive positioning strategies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Running in parallel to the storylines of Piccard and Jones is the global race of the time where many prominent figures, from accomplished aviators to billionaire Richard Branson, were trying to become the first around-the-globe balloonists.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Channeling a fresh-off-the-Vespa vibe, aviator frames were rife in Milan.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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His throw is more of a line drive than a loft.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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With that throw, the 707-day drought for a four-touchdown game came to a close.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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For Cela, balancing Oner Active along with her other ventures—including her schools initiative Project Power and the fitness app Evolve You—as well as being a mom to her son, Arlo, can be challenging.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Light Danish startup Light is the latest in a series of European tech firms raising cash as venture capitalists search for the next big thing in artificial intelligence.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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