as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
the solo flight from New York to Paris by the aviator Charles Lindbergh captured the imagination of people around the world
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Recent Examples of aviator
With allowable errors in the helicopter’s altimeters and other equipment, as well as Army rules expecting aviators to hold their altitude within 100 feet, the aircraft can end up being much closer.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
One of the book’s most poignant moments comes from a letter Short penned to her fiancé, Matt Gordon, an aviator who died before the two were married.
—Nathan Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Macron appeared at Davos this week, wearing reflective aviator-style sunglasses, to deliver a high-profile speech to global political and business leaders in the Swiss resort town.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
One of the book’s most poignant moments comes from a letter Short penned to her fiancé, Matt Gordon, an aviator who died before the two were married.
—Nathan Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Macron appeared at Davos this week, wearing reflective aviator-style sunglasses, to deliver a high-profile speech to global political and business leaders in the Swiss resort town.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aviator
pilot
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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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“Aviator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviator. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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