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
In the years since his initial turn as Top Gun's famed aviator, Cruise only became more of a star.
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EW.com, 29 June 2025
The International Aeronautical Federation in France presented it to her almost two years before fellow aviator Amelia Earhart.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Koons is a former San Diego lifeguard and Naval aviator.
—Wes Koons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
With aviator checked off his to-do list, Forsyth set out to see the world.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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EW.com, 29 June 2025
The International Aeronautical Federation in France presented it to her almost two years before fellow aviator Amelia Earhart.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Koons is a former San Diego lifeguard and Naval aviator.
—Wes Koons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
With aviator checked off his to-do list, Forsyth set out to see the world.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aviator
pilot
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Develop Collaborative Pilot Programs For Product Testing Developing pilot programs that serve as regulatory sandboxes and engage with regulators is one way fintech companies can remain innovative and navigate global regulations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sitting to her right inside SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule was veteran NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, serving as the vehicle pilot.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Aviator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviator. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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