FLIERS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

fliers

noun

variants also flyers

plural of flier

as in ventures

a risky undertaking willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture

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sure things

as in pilots

one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft a hot-air balloon flier

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Recent Examples of fliers Technology is core to the stock market and its role in future long-term growth will continue, but there are ways to gain exposure to technology high fliers without repeating the mistakes of the dotcom era. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Packing an Apple AirTag or other tracking device can help flyers find their bags more easily, as well. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Since then, community members have been distributing flyers and keeping tabs on Village Board updates on the project. — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Frustrated flyers should speak with the flight attendant, not the parents, said Leff. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The new Chase lounge at DFW, located in Terminal D by Gate D25, is certainly an imposing entrant in the battle for upscale flyers and big spenders. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 In the event authorities spot a drone, Link said officers make efforts to locate the flyers and warn them to land. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 Mental health experts say understanding how turbulence works and choosing a middle-section seat can help reduce anxiety for nervous fliers. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026 They were pushed by the group on a Telegram channel dedicated to their activities, which include other marches and handing out Patriot Front flyers and stickers. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

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Noun

Those positions appeared more consistent with Buffett's traditional preference for mature cash-generating businesses than speculative biotechnology ventures, and most were later reduced or eliminated.

— Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady appears to be setting the groundwork to add to his growing list of post-playing career ventures.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of ventures

Noun

The fastest way to find out was to deploy as many agents and run as many pilots as possible to figure out what worked.

— Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Thunder operates using Anduril’s Lattice mission autonomy software, which lets pilots assign objectives instead of remotely flying each aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

Definition of pilots

Noun

This is sensible, given the potential for tragedy among not only military aviators but civilians, as well as the cost and scarcity of military assets.

— Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Mix things up a bit with trendy oversized aviators—or go classic with cat-eye sunnies.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

Definition of aviators

Noun

Comparing the volume of goals and xG, this summer saw 37 goals more than the quality of chances would suggest.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Torres – one of Barcelona’s key men up front – had been having an awful tournament, missing a plethora of chances throughout the campaign and being benched after starting against Cape Verde.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

And as enterprises deploy more AI agents, automate more workflows and connect more systems, the attack surface will continue to expand.

— Fletcher Keister, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Auger’s target customers include large Fortune 100 enterprises, particularly those with complex global supply chains involving retailers, distributors and manufacturers.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of enterprises

Noun

Everyone knew the story, though Andrew’s relatives were more reluctant to speak of it, to even mention the cult’s name — Synanon — craning their necks to see if any members of her family were close enough to overhear their speculations.

— Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
These speculations are put to rest by the child, who says, ‘No!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of speculations

Noun

His adjustments to poor throws at Auburn often presented the illusion that Coleman was levitating before contorting to make a spectacular play.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 15 July 2026
The collection will feature premium bedding ensembles, decorative pillows, throws and home accents designed to elevate everyday living.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

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