HIGH-FLYING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

high-flying

adjective

Definition of high-flying

as in opportunistic

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Recent Examples of high-flying Despite high-flying valuations and the risk of failure, analysts remain upbeat on room for future gains. — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Cirque du Soleil’s otherworldly adventure, combining high-flying tricks and underwater artistry, has been reimagined in Shared Reality. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The defense fed off of that and kept the usually high-flying Golden Eagles offense silent the whole second half, forcing two turnovers on down. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Because the call spread structure was too expensive, utilizing a bullish put credit spread allows an investor to create an income stream off of the elevated premium in this high-flying stock. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-flying

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Adjective

Nevertheless, authorities believe the original theft was opportunistic rather than commissioned.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Nearly half of the oil executives (47%) said the most common form of theft was targeted and organized, while 42% described it as opportunistic petty theft.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of opportunistic

Adjective

While Chelsea tend to retreat after taking the lead, their opponents also become more aggressive in response, committing extra bodies forward and helping to create more open, end-to-end encounters.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The acquisition comes after the distributor’s founder and then-CEO, Andrew Karpen, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer at the age of 59 in May 2025.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

As an open source scripting language for building dynamic websites and web apps, PHP has come to be a de facto building block for the Web.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
This capital intensive model forces SpaceX to rely heavily on debt financing or external liquidity to bridge cash deficits, a dynamic analysts warn remains a key drag on market sentiment.

— , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

As the story goes, Konheim wore one and sent the other 59 to the designer’s Madison Avenue store, where an enterprising security guard took one to his other job at the Metropolitan Opera gift shop.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
From an honorary Founding Father to an enterprising immigrant, the meaning of Columbus to the Americas is diverse and ever-changing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of enterprising

Adjective

Loosehead Boris Wenger and backrow Joaquin Moro were industrious and both scored tries while fullback Geronimo Piscatelli was a constant attacking threat, scoring one try and missing two others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Alongside his final-third prowess, Fernandes was industrious across the pitch, playing eight passes into the final third per game, more than any other United player.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of industrious

Adjective

White wine vinegar, though slightly more assertive, is the most straightforward substitute.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
The pie’s center is wonderfully assertive with passion fruit and enough lime zest to make your lips pucker.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of assertive

Adjective

Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
One of France’s most eminent men of letters, Jean d’Ormesson is on excellent form in this ambitious historical novel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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