as in opportunistic
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
-
As highly-opportunistic omnivores, raccoons hunt insects, aquatic animals, small mammals, and birds.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
-
What’s really happening is that Toto made a timely — if opportunistic — play into the space around AI chip manufacturing.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Adjective
-
That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
-
The bounce off of Kamada may have been lucky, but Japan created its own luck with an aggressive second-half attack after Crysencio Summerville’s goal in the 64th minute put it in a deficit.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Adjective
-
The mix of old and new aims to blend nostalgia with Miami’s new culinary identity, which has become far more dynamic since China Grill first opened on South Beach, Chodorow said.—
Connie Ogle
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
-
But this sedan is geared for comfort and never feels confident in spirited, dynamic situations.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Adjective
-
Visitors had to make their way down a narrow private drive that wound through 650 acres of woods and fields to find the viscount’s villa, but that didn’t stop an enterprising female photographer from taking the photos from a public road 1,500 feet away using a telephoto lens.—
Christopher Andersen,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
-
Extending the life of the mission for that long could bring Voyager 1 to its 50-year anniversary, a deadline that’s setting the stage for one of the team’s most enterprising steps yet.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
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,
7 June 2026
-
As an industrious and self-reliant senior, Ringwald essentially baby-sits her chronically myopic father (Harry Dean Stanton), sews her own clothes and contends with the condescension of her patrician peers.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Being overly assertive shuts down trust, curiosity and collaboration, which long-term success demands.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
Making Snap Decisions About Team Members When dealing with employees, business owners can be too assertive by making snap decisions, such as firing, hiring or promoting someone based on surface-level interactions or assumptions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
-
In perhaps the most ambitious move, all 450,000 square feet of existing terminal roof will be replaced, draining and lighting systems will be improved, and solar panels will go up on the roof.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
-
That would force physicists to rethink one of the most ambitious theories in science.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2025
Adjective
-
Some information has been presented in court filings or uncovered by journalists and by one especially diligent state legislator, Anna Eskamani, from Orlando.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
-
His brothers are diligent about self-care too.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“High-flying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-flying. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
