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or less commonly flyer
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2
: a reckless or speculative venture
—usually used in the phrase take a flier
He took a flier in politics soon after getting his degree.
3
usually flyer
: an advertising circular
Flyers announcing the concert were distributed throughout the city.
Examples of flier in a Sentence
These birds are graceful fliers.
They distributed flyers announcing the concert throughout the city.
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Here’s how fliers can unravel the tangle of programs and unfamiliar aviation terms.
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The Editors, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Airlines haven’t been as concerned with making fliers content in the cabin, but both Delta and American admitted that in-flight internet service is transitioning from an amenity into part of the hard product.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
However, the survey also identified clear limits on what fliers consider acceptable reasons to switch.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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The Editors, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Airlines haven’t been as concerned with making fliers content in the cabin, but both Delta and American admitted that in-flight internet service is transitioning from an amenity into part of the hard product.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
However, the survey also identified clear limits on what fliers consider acceptable reasons to switch.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for flier
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flier. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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