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flyboy

noun

Definition of flyboynext
as in copilot

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Recent Examples of flyboy For now, the flyboy will be resting in the barracks. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025 The charismatic flyboy of the sequel trilogy is a true rebel, even questioning commands from his boss, and a top-notch choice for attacking an oversized space station. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024 Starring Jonathan Majors as Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history, and Powell as his flyboy friend Tom Hudner, Devotion, based on the bestselling book of the same name, opened with $9 million over the holiday weekend. — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2022 This Korean War flyboy drama was largely passed over at TIFF, but an Audience Award at the Middleburg Film Festival put it back on pundits’ radars. — Vulture, 18 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for flyboy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flyboy
  1. copilot
  2. pilot
  3. test pilot
  4. aviator
  5. airman
Noun
  • The crash, which sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, trapped the pilot and copilot in the cockpit and some occupants in cars, said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said at least two people were trapped in vehicles hit by the aircraft, while the pilot and copilot were also trapped inside the plane.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of copilot
Noun
  • Bennett, a former Navy pilot who also worked as a healthcare executive, is a political newcomer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • To battle the creatures, Kōichi will go back into fighter-pilot mode, but the services of Noriko will be called on as well.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of pilot
Noun
  • Glover was a test pilot in the F/A‐18 Hornet, Super Hornet and EA‐18G Growler and has flown over 45 aircraft, accumulating over 4000 hours in the skies.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The maiden flight of the full-scale eFlyer 2 prototype launched from Centennial Airport near Denver, with chief test pilot Elliot Seguin at the controls.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of test pilot
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the fringe fell in line with the top rim of her aviator shades, leaving little space for her forehead to show.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act seeks to provide aviators and their medical providers with clarity as to which medications can be taken and which cannot.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of aviator
Noun
  • As well, even recognition of the historic accomplishments of minority individuals, such as the Tuskegee airmen, would be removed.
    — Richard Davis, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • McPherson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, 40 counts of serving as an airman without a certificate and other charges.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of airman

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“Flyboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flyboy. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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