always used before a noun
1
: flying far above the ground
high-flying airplanes
2
: very successful or determined to succeed
a high-flying young executive
a high-flying company
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“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/high-flying. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.
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