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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
Thanksgiving holiday to see record number of drivers, fliers
Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving Day to the Monday after, according to the American Automobile Association.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Frontier Airlines has announced big changes to accommodate frequent fliers in 2025, including first-class seating and other perks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
To help reduce stress among travelers, one Oregon hub is offering unique emotional support animals to calm fliers’ nerves.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Frontier Airlines has announced big changes to accommodate frequent fliers in 2025, including first-class seating and other perks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
To help reduce stress among travelers, one Oregon hub is offering unique emotional support animals to calm fliers’ nerves.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
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The rest of the state, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than normal temperatures in late winter and early spring.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Is there any chance Martell might also use wine on the lees for blending purposes or to craft a more robust version of the Martell style?Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Midnight will carry up to four people, the pilot, and some luggage.James Morris, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ed Cottrell: He was invited by a Belgian pilot during the visit to take a flight in an aircraft over his old battlegrounds.Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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This trade would be a potential gamble for the Nuggets but one that could possibly work out well.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The extra size appears to be a calculated gamble by Fury.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Lockheed Martin, a U.S. defense contractor and manufacturer, claimed that the Lightning II's stealth performance enables aviators to evade detection and operate in anti-access and contested environments, which attempt to prevent and limit them from entering and operating in the area.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The world-famous aviator, through the America First Committee, professedly opposed U.S. involvement as a fool’s errand that would foster dictatorship at home.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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But the pirouettes Amador did on the mound were greeted even more enthusiastically than his throw.David Lyman, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Kings Arms Inn Just a stone’s throw from Rose Walls, The Kings Arms Inn is a classic English village pub in Stainton serving Sunday roast dinners and no-thrills—but high-quality—homemade pub food.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: In a constrained venture market for growth-stage startups, debt offers an attractive option for profitable companies.Ryan Lawler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elysian’s model follows the wider tech trend of venture studios, which spin up companies from scratch rather than attracting existing outfits.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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