HIGHFLIER Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

highflier

noun

ˈhī-ˈflī(-ə)r

variants or highflyer

as in powerhouse

an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired one of New York's largest law firms, it attracts highfliers looking for a big-time legal career

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Recent Examples of highflier While the market swoon eliminated scores of internet highflyers, Cisco survived the upheaval. —

Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025 The fish were seized along with the fishing gear and highflyers, which are used to mark the beginning and end of long fishing lines. —

Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025 Sam Bankman-Fried is the latest highflier to learn that lesson. —

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 Dec. 2022 Peloton had been a highflier during the pandemic, when lockdowns sent customers scrambling to buy its stationary bikes and attend classes. —

Maria Halkias and Alexandra Skores, Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for highflier

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powerhouse

Noun

Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2026