as in pilots
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aviators
As the carrier celebrates its 100th anniversary, veteran Boeing 787 captain Chresten Wilson is set to become the most senior pilot among United’s 18,000 aviators—and the first woman ever to hold that title.
—
Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Initial landing spots for the air taxis are likely to be Fixed Base Operations, which are service businesses that supply general and business aviators with fuel, maintenance, food, and even space for overnight sleepovers.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Rolling Stones x Revo collection offers great aviators, too, with everyday wearability, impeccable polarization and just a touch of rock star edge.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Bring it into 2026 by trying oversized aviators in place of oval shades.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
On Thursday evening in Forest Hills, the community came together to honor the history of aviation while also celebrating a new program to find the aviators of the future.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Waterhouse and Ramirez bring humor to their roles, whether leaning into the free-spirited nature of the town or playfully modeling Kors’ s signature aviators with the season’s bags and accessories in tow.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The idea was born of a recent trend of die-hard fans attending Pitbull concerts in bald caps, aviators, and snug-fitting suit jackets.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
However the role of naval aviators—renowned for their flying skills—has not been eliminated, and unmanned technology is seeing pilots able to wield swarms of drones under their command in flight.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Initial landing spots for the air taxis are likely to be Fixed Base Operations, which are service businesses that supply general and business aviators with fuel, maintenance, food, and even space for overnight sleepovers.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The Rolling Stones x Revo collection offers great aviators, too, with everyday wearability, impeccable polarization and just a touch of rock star edge.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Bring it into 2026 by trying oversized aviators in place of oval shades.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
On Thursday evening in Forest Hills, the community came together to honor the history of aviation while also celebrating a new program to find the aviators of the future.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Waterhouse and Ramirez bring humor to their roles, whether leaning into the free-spirited nature of the town or playfully modeling Kors’ s signature aviators with the season’s bags and accessories in tow.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The idea was born of a recent trend of die-hard fans attending Pitbull concerts in bald caps, aviators, and snug-fitting suit jackets.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
However the role of naval aviators—renowned for their flying skills—has not been eliminated, and unmanned technology is seeing pilots able to wield swarms of drones under their command in flight.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aviators
pilots
Noun
-
Rhoda says the new funding will support further research and engineering work, industrial pilots, and expansion of its robotics team.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
-
His wife, Savannah, is a captain in the Air Force and his brothers are pilots.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aviators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviators. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
