as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
her father was an airman who was shot down in Vietnam
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Recent Examples of airman
Chinese air force airmen arrive at an air base in Thailand for Exercise Falcon Strike 2025 on September 16, 2025.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Two other airmen witnessed Badrian lose control of her vehicle while navigating a turn, the 366th Fighter Wing said in a news release.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
Trombone emphasized patience, adaptability, and learning to navigate timelines and stakeholders with other airmen pursuing innovation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
The University of Iowa was a Navy pre-flight site during World War II, so many actual airmen had beers there after a long day of training in the early days.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Two other airmen witnessed Badrian lose control of her vehicle while navigating a turn, the 366th Fighter Wing said in a news release.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
Trombone emphasized patience, adaptability, and learning to navigate timelines and stakeholders with other airmen pursuing innovation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
The University of Iowa was a Navy pre-flight site during World War II, so many actual airmen had beers there after a long day of training in the early days.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airman
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With successful pilot projects, supportive policies, and industry investment, progress is accelerating.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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The San Diego native was a Navy pilot, receiving his aviator wings in December 1975.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The government responded by establishing a new facility in California and selecting the site under a committee chaired by aviator Charles Lindbergh.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Airman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airman. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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