flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
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.
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The filmmakers embrace the Errol Morris style of re-creation, using high-impact inserts — flashing lights, beating drums, a faceless student tearing open a box of flyers — to evoke the excitement of that night from a deaf POV.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
As per the flyer for the musical trek, The Weeknd, along with Playboi Carti and special guest Mike Dean, will bring the experience to over 20 cities across North America beginning on May 9 in Phoenix, AZ.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Each school and department will have a booth where candidates may meet administrators, learn about school-specific openings and ask questions, according to a district flyer.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Some passengers assume that their frequent flyer perks place them above standard safety and boarding procedures, a pattern of behavior that was evident in this Reddit anecdote.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
As per the flyer for the musical trek, The Weeknd, along with Playboi Carti and special guest Mike Dean, will bring the experience to over 20 cities across North America beginning on May 9 in Phoenix, AZ.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Each school and department will have a booth where candidates may meet administrators, learn about school-specific openings and ask questions, according to a district flyer.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Some passengers assume that their frequent flyer perks place them above standard safety and boarding procedures, a pattern of behavior that was evident in this Reddit anecdote.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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