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Recent Examples of high-flying
The closing arguments come after more than eight weeks of testimony and more than five years after the once high-flying company began to unravel.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The Fool’s School There are many ways to invest in stocks, such as chasing high-flying stocks or pouring money into risky penny stocks.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
This was a phenomenal debut for Vikingo, who broke out high-flying moves that were insane even by AEW’s standards.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Lucy Olsen had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Villanova held high-flying Florida Gulf Coast to just seven 3-pointers — almost five below the Eagles' average, best in the country.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2023
In eight years with the high-flying Orioles, Parnham was effective, eccentric and maddeningly elusive.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2023
After a high-flying Lawrence and-1 dunk put Vanderbilt up 27-24, Michigan closed the half on a 6-0 run.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2023
Watch Cars on Disney+ Cars 2 Lightning McQueen and Mater compete in the World Grand Prix together, but things take a turn when the tow truck gets caught up in international espionage in this funny, high-flying adventure.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
Harvard’s high-flying offense entered Friday tied for third nationally at 3.9 goals per game, and had been held to under two goals just four times this season.
—Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The Fool’s School There are many ways to invest in stocks, such as chasing high-flying stocks or pouring money into risky penny stocks.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas News, 26 Mar. 2023
This was a phenomenal debut for Vikingo, who broke out high-flying moves that were insane even by AEW’s standards.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Lucy Olsen had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Villanova held high-flying Florida Gulf Coast to just seven 3-pointers — almost five below the Eagles' average, best in the country.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2023
In eight years with the high-flying Orioles, Parnham was effective, eccentric and maddeningly elusive.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2023
After a high-flying Lawrence and-1 dunk put Vanderbilt up 27-24, Michigan closed the half on a 6-0 run.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2023
Watch Cars on Disney+ Cars 2 Lightning McQueen and Mater compete in the World Grand Prix together, but things take a turn when the tow truck gets caught up in international espionage in this funny, high-flying adventure.
—Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
Harvard’s high-flying offense entered Friday tied for third nationally at 3.9 goals per game, and had been held to under two goals just four times this season.
—Matty Wasserman, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-flying
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This striking bird, a relative of the crested caracara, was a scavenger and opportunistic hunter, feeding on seabird eggs, carrion, and small animals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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While president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson hasn’t been known to work the phones on draft night, Charlotte’s front office is taking an opportunistic approach to emerge from NBA irrelevancy.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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The tree has aggressive roots that can upend lawn turf and crack pavement.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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But the company’s aggressive marketing triggered backlash.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Our goal is to provide this safe, dynamic space for after-school socialization and group hangouts.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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More than a global trade show, JCK is also a dynamic seminar site programmed with JCK Talks educational panel discussions and presentations delivered by experts from various jewelry industry realms-- and countries.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Back in the United States, an enterprising group of suffragists was mounting an ambitious advance of its own: The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) was lobbying to get women doctors into the trenches.—
Amy Sohn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Wraps were one of the biggest eating fads of the 1990s, after a group of enterprising friends decided to put Peking duck inside a tortilla and see if San Franciscans would buy it.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Leroy Sané was industrious in the first half, but his inability to shoot with both feet hurt him and his team overall.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties are now symbols of neglect, where economic despair has replaced the industrious and seemingly indomitable spirit that had once defined them.—
Daniel A.C. McBride,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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More Kyodo News via AP Following Japan's nationalization of the Senkaku Islands in 2012, China's Coast Guard ships—often equipped with autocannons—began assertive patrols around the uninhabited territory, raising Tokyo's concerns that Beijing is attempting to alter the status quo.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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In 2020, he was awarded South Carolina’s top honor for assertive journalism.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The project follows efforts from fellow emirate Dubai to transform its city into a walkable one, while nearby Saudi Arabia is even more ambitious with its incredible building spree, including the JEC Tower and the Line.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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Oh Ae-sun (played by K-pop superstar IU, who also portrays Ae-sun’s daughter Geum-myeong) is a poor but ambitious girl who grows up on South Korea’s Jeju Island in the 1950s and 1960s.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Clark said locally, at San Dimas’ Via Verde Country Club and Pomona’s Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Spaun is remembered as a diligent kid who put in a lot of time working on his game.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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The only way to avoid False Dividend Stocks is with diligent fundamental research on cash flows.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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