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Recent Examples of high-flying
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.
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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
Dias’ attempts to land in the Guinness Book of World Records twice isn’t the only high-flying act that Prada has marked into its calendar.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
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
Dias’ attempts to land in the Guinness Book of World Records twice isn’t the only high-flying act that Prada has marked into its calendar.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-flying
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And so the Met’s general manager, the nimbly opportunistic Peter Gelb, recently struck a $100 million deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Riyadh’s new opera house with three weeks’ worth of performances each year and a dose of possibly obsolete cachet.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The defense was opportunistic and timely, and that was the difference on Sunday.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cynics may not believe the aggressive talk from the company.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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And the Buckeyes are working through some kinks in an offense that turns from conservative to aggressive in random segments of the game.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Best Mixed Use Magnet Toy The magic of Magna-Tiles meets the thrill of racing with this dynamic expansion pack.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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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
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Negahban will play Khasekhemre, the Pharaoh, an industrious and cautious ruler of Egypt, who served as Pharaoh under the name Neferhotep I.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rising regional tensions have pushed Tokyo to expand its military spending, signaling a more assertive defense posture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Grazer is known for her assertive fishing style and willingness to challenge larger males.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alas, The Get Down — his pricey, highly ambitious series about the rise of hip-hop in New York’s South Bronx neighborhood — got the axe after just one gloriously glitzy season.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Also on October 31 is the screening and panel for the HBO Original comedy series I Love LA, created by director, EP and star Sennott that revolves around an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in the City of Angels.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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