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Recent Examples of high-flying
Johnson is a high-flying, 6-foot-8 forward who’s become a nightly triple double threat for the Hawks after the Trae Young trade with the Washington Wizards.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Evans is known for his incredible high-flying maneuvers, but Levesque has advised him to focus on fundamentals.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The film is the highest-profile producing return for Ryan Kavanaugh, the once high-flying Relativity Media boss who helped finance films including The Social Network, The Fighter and The Fast and the Furious before the studio imploded in 2015.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Other high-flying aerial performers include the F-16 Viper Demo Team, the B-52 Stratofortress, SOCOM Para-Commandos and the P-51 Mustang Demo.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Some high-flying Epstein friends resigned or lost jobs in corporate America, academia, big law firms, the British, Slovakian and Norwegian governments and beyond.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
And yet, the Rockets’ defense, which ranks sixth in the NBA in points allowed per possession, starts with its high-flying, third-year wing.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In celebration of the high-flying race, Graeter's is bringing back its signature Flying Pig Tracks ice cream (for a limited time).
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Equally challenging is the five-hour nature trail at Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, which combines uphill climbing, a high-flying ropes course, and a series of hanging bridges in the jungle.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Evans is known for his incredible high-flying maneuvers, but Levesque has advised him to focus on fundamentals.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The film is the highest-profile producing return for Ryan Kavanaugh, the once high-flying Relativity Media boss who helped finance films including The Social Network, The Fighter and The Fast and the Furious before the studio imploded in 2015.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Other high-flying aerial performers include the F-16 Viper Demo Team, the B-52 Stratofortress, SOCOM Para-Commandos and the P-51 Mustang Demo.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Some high-flying Epstein friends resigned or lost jobs in corporate America, academia, big law firms, the British, Slovakian and Norwegian governments and beyond.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
And yet, the Rockets’ defense, which ranks sixth in the NBA in points allowed per possession, starts with its high-flying, third-year wing.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In celebration of the high-flying race, Graeter's is bringing back its signature Flying Pig Tracks ice cream (for a limited time).
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Equally challenging is the five-hour nature trail at Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, which combines uphill climbing, a high-flying ropes course, and a series of hanging bridges in the jungle.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-flying
Adjective
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Corporate venture programs were once dismissed as opportunistic financial diversifiers.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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What starts as securing supply can drift into opportunistic positioning.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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That, in turn, catalyzed the most aggressive Fed rate-hiking cycle ever and a bear market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Carolina’s penalty kill is extremely aggressive all over the ice.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Winona Fighter quickly made a name for itself with its dynamic live shows and DIY spirit, which attract large crowds and have drawn the attention of the Summer School founders.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Around him, Porte’s drums and Martyn’s synths and effects drift and glide; the repetitive structure is reminiscent of club music, but the perpetual slippage signals more dynamic ways of moving.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Their younger son’s back issues are indeed the least of the family’s problems, especially when a deal made with a more enterprising neighboring farmer winds up going bust.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The second-youngest of eight children, Gordy hailed from an enterprising Detroit family with Georgia plantation roots, including several sisters who had carved successful business paths.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the floor-to-ceiling windows in each room provide an industrious look at Atlanta’s train systems, juxtaposed with the bright lights of the bustling Howell Mill Road corridor.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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The pop of gloves and laughter of children rang through the field for a while — until a few industrious boys and girls got their manos on bolígrafos.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Japan is also increasing military spending as China grows more assertive in Asia’s waters, making claims to territory in the South China Sea and East China Sea.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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The texture is full-bodied and assertive.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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For Pawela, the PB Arts Center partnership will serve as a resource for young, ambitious artists and allow for creativity to take root.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The pollution limit — or cap — declines each year, reducing the total amount of emissions in the state and helping California reach its ambitious climate targets, including 100% carbon neutrality by 2045.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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