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Recent Examples of high-flying
IonQ, another high-flying quantum computing name, took a breather from its rally the previous week, but still gained about 9% this week.
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Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Jarace Walker, Pacers Walker, a 2023 lottery pick, has mostly been crowded out of minutes at his best position (power forward) by Indiana’s awesome combo of All-Star Pascal Siakam and high-flying reserve Obi Toppin.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
How Intel originally found that spark—then lost it—is a worthy lesson for any high-flying company about how to keep a company culture alive.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
On the heels of a high-flying debut in James Gunn’s Superman, David Corenswet has touched down with a new role modeling menswear for Banana Republic.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Sylvan Esso is the latest high-flying act to yank their catalog from Spotify.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
The high-flying debut marks Cardi’s second consecutive Number One album after Invasion of Privacy, which opened atop the charts in 2018.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Porter’s high-flying set, no doubt, will be the one the most people will be talking about from Day 1 of the festival.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Rubin’s high-flying Wall Street career included stints at Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns and Soros Fund Management, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Jarace Walker, Pacers Walker, a 2023 lottery pick, has mostly been crowded out of minutes at his best position (power forward) by Indiana’s awesome combo of All-Star Pascal Siakam and high-flying reserve Obi Toppin.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
How Intel originally found that spark—then lost it—is a worthy lesson for any high-flying company about how to keep a company culture alive.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
On the heels of a high-flying debut in James Gunn’s Superman, David Corenswet has touched down with a new role modeling menswear for Banana Republic.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Sylvan Esso is the latest high-flying act to yank their catalog from Spotify.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
The high-flying debut marks Cardi’s second consecutive Number One album after Invasion of Privacy, which opened atop the charts in 2018.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Porter’s high-flying set, no doubt, will be the one the most people will be talking about from Day 1 of the festival.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Rubin’s high-flying Wall Street career included stints at Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns and Soros Fund Management, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-flying
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Travis Etienne’s running and an opportunistic defense have helped the Jaguars turn things around this season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Bulls slowed their tempo in the second half and seemed to let up – and Charlotte’s defense continued to be opportunistic.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The offensive line had five presnap penalties, and allowed four sacks and 11 tackles for loss to an aggressive Lobos defense.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Not only does the quarterback need to be accurate and aggressive, but the play caller needs to dial up ways to create advantageous one-on-one situations and the receivers have to win those chances.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The panelists will share insights on how to harness hallmark moments for brand recognition, as well as how to combine brands with new sectors through innovative thinking and engage influencers in dynamic, culturally relevant ways.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In California, some enterprising individuals put monkeys on display, charging for a look at their antics.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some enterprising software developers are hanging out a shingle offering their services as a cleanup specialist.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gardeners know pollinators are essential, especially those industrious bees buzzing tirelessly in and out of squash blossoms and trumpet vines.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Near the burial, archaeologists also found Roman pottery kilns that showed the domestic and industrious side of Roman Leicester, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aline, free of the gender confusion that long plagued her, also blooms, becoming more assertive and more confident.—
MJ Franklin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The shrimp remoulade pasta salad has an assertive bite from a mayonnaise-buttermilk sauce base that's made with horseradish, capers, and hot sauce.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a complicated year for TV makers, with much of the talk dominated by the need to partner to fund ambitious ideas, confusion around AI, and consolidation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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But in many others the struggle is the result of economic and social realities not evolving rapidly enough to make some of the most ambitious goals possible.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Daria watched their diligent ascent while Andrés studied the map on his phone.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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