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also flyer
1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
The loyalty program updates come at a time where other airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, providing an opportunity for Alaska to potentially capture new business.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black).
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Alaska Airlines recently updated its frequent flier reward benefits.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
In an age where airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, Alaska Airlines is making things easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black).
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Alaska Airlines recently updated its frequent flier reward benefits.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
In an age where airlines have downgraded benefits for frequent fliers and customers, Alaska Airlines is making things easier.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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The Fire’s best chance came in the 88th minute when Jonathan Bamba’s point-blank shot was stopped by Ustari.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators estimate a 47% chance of recession, up from 25% in February.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just as autonomous rockets require precision systems to operate without pilots, blockchain enables systems to function without intermediaries.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The pilot was Seankese Johnson, 36, a Navy veteran who received his commercial pilot’s license in 2023.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Rising yields—partly driven by hedge funds unwinding leveraged trades and foreign central banks selling treasuries to stabilize their currencies ahead of tariff fallout—likely pressured Trump into calling off his gamble.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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One player takes a big gamble by intentionally throwing a mission.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With aviators on, hair thickly gelled and a crisp white uniform, Iceman is a smooth-talking pilot with skills to match.—
Hank Sanders,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Judge Settle also called out the Trump administration for seemingly disregarding the service history of the transgender soldiers who brought the case, such as the Commander Emily Shilling, a naval aviator with 19 years of service who flew 60 combat missions before becoming a Navy test pilot.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The throw from second baseman Nico Hoerner was coming in just above the dirt.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Bogaerts made a throw to second base that probably should have gone to first and was just a split-second late regardless.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The founding partners of Slate PR have dissolved the publicity firm after 15 years, but are staying in business together with the launch of new venture, Apex Public Relations.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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That announcement of a new venture came sooner rather than later and revealed that four of Slate PR’s founders are sticking together.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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