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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
The loyalty program updates come at a time where other airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, providing an opportunity for Alaska to potentially capture new business.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black).
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Alaska Airlines recently updated its frequent flier reward benefits.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
In an age where airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, Alaska Airlines is making things easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black).
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Alaska Airlines recently updated its frequent flier reward benefits.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
In an age where airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, Alaska Airlines is making things easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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The more Hutson figures it out, the better the Canadiens’ chances become of pulling off an upset against the Capitals.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 70-year-old cardinal from Veneto, who became the youngest Vatican secretary of state in 84 years in 2013, when Pope Francis chose him for the role, tops a list of potential candidates, with a 29 percent chance of being chosen as the next pope.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just as autonomous rockets require precision systems to operate without pilots, blockchain enables systems to function without intermediaries.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That included the pilot, Seankese Johnson, 36, and a family visiting from Spain: Agustín Escobar, Mercè Camprubí Montal and their three children, Agustín, 10, Mercè, 8, and Víctor, 4.—
Chelsia Rose Marcius,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rising yields—partly driven by hedge funds unwinding leveraged trades and foreign central banks selling treasuries to stabilize their currencies ahead of tariff fallout—likely pressured Trump into calling off his gamble.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The change in course came after days of Trump bluster hyping his trade gamble.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than 20,000 shoppers just bought the classic aviators, which come in 19 colors.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The double-bridge gives you the classic aviator look, while the adjustable nose pad makes for a comfortable fit.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Baty started an inning-ending double play in the fifth, and made a tough throw to get Trea Turner out in the seventh.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The one event not being carried forward is the standing power throw, which required soldiers to throw a 10-pound medicine ball over their heads and backward.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The newest place to venture is The Rookery, which opened in December 2024 and features both a quaint garden and a comfortable lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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That was the impetus for his latest business venture, appropriately named Game 7.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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