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
According to the Minnesota National Guard's 2024 annual report, the organization includes nearly 13,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 18 Jan. 2026
They were escorted from the Middle East by Iowa Guard soldiers and airmen-including Staff Sgt.
—Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Indiana members will replace soldiers and airmen from other states who have been mobilized since August.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Minnesota National Guard Joint Staff Director Simon Schaefer said the agency, which consists of 13,000 soldiers and airmen, has begun preparations in the event the Guard is activated — including equipment checks and notifying service members.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 18 Jan. 2026
They were escorted from the Middle East by Iowa Guard soldiers and airmen-including Staff Sgt.
—Gov. Kim Reynolds, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Indiana members will replace soldiers and airmen from other states who have been mobilized since August.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Minnesota National Guard Joint Staff Director Simon Schaefer said the agency, which consists of 13,000 soldiers and airmen, has begun preparations in the event the Guard is activated — including equipment checks and notifying service members.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airman
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Brandon Tseng, co‑founder of Shield AI, told CNBC that Hivemind enables other companies and militaries to develop their own artificial-intelligence pilots locally, and Singapore would own that intellectual property.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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In late 2024, the Las Vegas airport launched a pre-book parking pilot program, allowing travelers to reserve spots in advance for $21 to $28 per day.—
Chase Jordan
February 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Give the tried-and-true look an even more modern feel by reaching for a pair of cool sling-backs and chunky aviator sunnies.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the Lindbergh case, thousands of phony ransom notes came in, whether from those hungry for cash or notoriety, hoping to get a bite by association with the desperate aviator’s story.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Airman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airman. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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