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Recent Examples of barnstormer
Blakeney marveled later that no play existed about Coleman, who earned her international pilots license two years before Earhart, and went on to become a popular barnstormer.
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
While a new generation of young singer-songwriters encroaches on country music’s old guard by the day, the Texas barnstormer has found his footing with a fan base hell-bent on capturing every moment Myers affords them.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
While a new generation of young singer-songwriters encroaches on country music’s old guard by the day, the Texas barnstormer has found his footing with a fan base hell-bent on capturing every moment Myers affords them.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstormer
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Military aircraft contain emergency locator beacons that transmit automatically after a crash or after pilots eject.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 80-year-old entertainer was slated to appear at the Sydney Goldstein Theater on Thursday, April 9, for a conversation with singer and pianist Michael Feinstein as part of the City Arts & Lectures series.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tapping the entertainer’s star power hasn’t always gone well for city officials, though.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The pilot and copilot who died in the first fatal crash at LaGuardia in 34 years were both based out of Canada, said Kathryn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The pilot and copilot who died in the first fatal crash at LaGuardia in 34 years were both based out of Canada, said Kathryn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Janet Jackson, the performer’s famous sister, is not a character in the movie, according to another insider.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brandy joined Goldberg Wednesday morning for an interview on The View, with the pop star promoting her new memoir, Phases, and reflecting on her time acting alongside the Oscar-winning Ghost performer in Cinderella.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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The second aviator aboard the aircraft — the weapons systems officer — was rescued nearly two days later.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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All three Americans are experienced astronauts who have been to space before on ventures to the International Space Station, while Hansen, a veteran aviator, is making his first spaceflight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honey, played by Buddy Dalton, is a trouper—an older pooch unfazed by the lights and audience.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
2 Dec. 2025
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Isom, like his predecessor Doug Parker, is not a showman like the flyboys of past generations.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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For now, the flyboy will be resting in the barracks.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Returning cast members include Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wynder and Daphne Zuniga with new thespians including Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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As he's made apparent many times before, Brian Cox is not afraid to share his opinion of his fellow thespians.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Barnstormer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstormer. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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