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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flyboys
Noun
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025 -
The airline has already announced furloughs and demotions of hundreds of pilots.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These moments aren’t staged—they’re glimpses into the culture of young aviators living life on the edge of discipline and rebellion.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trombone emphasized patience, adaptability, and learning to navigate timelines and stakeholders with other airmen pursuing innovation.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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The University of Iowa was a Navy pre-flight site during World War II, so many actual airmen had beers there after a long day of training in the early days.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Flyboys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flyboys. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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