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'Robopocalypse' joins a proud tradition of techno-apocalyptic tales, stretching from high-flying Icarus, to Frankenstein's monster, and to many a giant radioactive creature who has crashed the streets of Tokyo. And then, of course, there's the Terminator.
Daniel H. Wilson

Meaning of "high-flying" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HIGH-FLYING

high-flying play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIGH-FLYING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
High-Flying is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HIGH-FLYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of high-flying in the English dictionary

The definition of high-flying in the dictionary is having great ambition or ability.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIGH-FLYING

high-energy
high-energy physics
high-explosive shell
high-fashion
high-fibre diet
high-fidelity
high-five
high-flier
high-flown
high-flyer
high-flying tippler
high-frequency
high-grade
high-grade mineral
high-handed
high-handedly
high-handedness
high-hat
high-hatted
high-hatting

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIGH-FLYING

belying
bullying
buying
dilly-dallying
flying
formation flying
inlying
instrument flying
kite flying
low-flying
low-lying
lying
multiplying
noncomplying
ollying
outlying
overlying
shilly-shallying
stunt flying
underlying
yogic flying

Synonyms and antonyms of high-flying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «high-flying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIGH-FLYING

Find out the translation of high-flying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of high-flying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «high-flying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

成功的/有前途的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prometedor
570 millions of speakers

English

high-flying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उच्च उड़ान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ارتفاع تحلق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

высокого полета
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

talentoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচ্চ উড়ন্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de haut vol
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terbang tinggi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erfolgreich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

野心的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성공한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhuwur-kloter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cao - bay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயர் பறக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उच्च-उडाण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gözü yükseklerde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di successo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wysokich lotów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

високого польоту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de mare de zbor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

high- flying
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hoë - vlieg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

högtflygande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

høytflyvende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of high-flying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGH-FLYING»

The term «high-flying» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.016 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGH-FLYING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «high-flying» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «high-flying» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about high-flying

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3 QUOTES WITH «HIGH-FLYING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word high-flying.
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Cindy Gallop
I had a high-flying career. Never wanted to get married. All I wanted to do was have some fun.
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Naveen Jain
Today, people idolize athletes and celebrities - and yes, highly successful and visionary business people like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, but not the innovators who perhaps have not seen such high-flying levels of success. Can anyone name the inventors of GPS, which has such a huge impact on our lives today?
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Daniel H. Wilson
'Robopocalypse' joins a proud tradition of techno-apocalyptic tales, stretching from high-flying Icarus, to Frankenstein's monster, and to many a giant radioactive creature who has crashed the streets of Tokyo. And then, of course, there's the Terminator.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIGH-FLYING»

Discover the use of high-flying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to high-flying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Merle the High Flying Squirrel
Unhappy about the noise and clutter of the city, a squirrel travels west to find peace and quiet in the forest of giant trees he has heard about. "Enjoyable to the last second." -- Children's Book Review Service
‎1983
2
High-Flying Paper Airplanes
From the Concorde to the Stealth Bomber, this illustrated manual offers instructions to make more than thirty-five aerodynamic paper airplanes, helicopters, and gliders.
Jack Botermans, 2005
3
High Flying Martial Arts
Looks at techniques from several styles of martial arts, including the punches and kicks of karate, taekwondo, and kung fu, the throws and grappling of judo, jujitsu, and aikido, and the fencing techniques of kendo.
John Crossingham, 2008
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Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring ...
A history of the American superhero demonstrates how the Man of Steel has tapped into the American psyche in ways that reveal key national characteristics, and discusses the writers, artists, and performers involved in his creation.
Larry Tye, 2013
5
The Exchange Artist: A Tale of High-flying Speculation and ...
KAMENSKY/EXCHANGE ARTIST
Jane Kamensky, 2008
6
The Creative Workforce: How to Launch Young People Into ...
Erica McWilliam argues that young people don't just need more education and training - they need a different kind.
Erica McWilliam, 2008
7
High-flying Birds: The 1942 St. Louis Cardinals
"Mileur provides a game-by-game account of the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals, world champions and the winningest team in franchise history.
Jerome M. Mileur, 2009
8
Evel: The High-Flying Life of Evel Knievel: American ...
A portrait of the motorcycle icon reveals the complexities and controversial aspects of his private world, offering insight into his relationships and the experiences and personal demons that compelled him to repeatedly risk his life.
Leigh Montville, 2012
9
High-Flying Adventures in the Stock Market
For those seeking a readable, inside account of the '90s historic stock market boom, this is a book to add to the portfolio.
Molly Baker, 2001
10
Slip of the Tongue: Offhand Remarks That Ended High-Flying ...
Here is a hilarious compendium of ways in which the high and mighty have fallen--straight from their own mouths. Reluctant contributors include Rush Limbaugh, Bill Maher, Shaquille O'Neal, John Rocker, and Gary Hart.
Joel Fram, Sandra Salmans, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIGH-FLYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term high-flying is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ex-Banker Tells Tales of High-Flying Days - WSJ
Ex-Banker Tells Tales of High-Flying Days. By. Julie Steinberg. Julie Steinberg. The Wall Street Journal. CANCEL. BiographyJulie Steinberg ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Former high-flying businessman stands outside Canary Wharf Tube …
A formerly successful buyer has been stood in the rain outside Canary Wharf Tube station looking for work. Taymour Abousaada, who was ... «The Wharf, Jul 15»
3
High-flying good time - Minot Daily News
High-flying good time. Minot's 3rd annual Kite Festival is this weekend. July 15, 2015. By MARISSA HOWARD - Staff Writer (mhoward@minotdailynews.com) ... «Minot Daily News, Jul 15»
4
High-flying, beer-swilling El Chapo mocks clueless authorities | New …
Escaped drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman — a k a “El Chapo” — rubs it in the faces of los federales with this photograph of him flying in a plane, ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
5
Watch Tom Cruise 'Scared Sh-tless' During High-Flying 'Mission …
In a new “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” behind-the-scenes clip, Cruise talks about preparing for and executing a death-defying stunt, ... «TheWrap, Jul 15»
6
More high-flying feats for 2015 Fringe Fest
The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival has found yet another high-flying act to headline its fourth season, which sees the collection of ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
7
High-flying Black Cats take on Chelsea
SAFC Ladies will look to capitalise on their dramatic last-minute win over Notts County on Sunday when table-topping Chelsea Ladies visit the ... «Sunderland AFC, Jul 15»
8
Area farmer makes high-flying wedding proposal - Caller-Times
Area farmer makes high-flying wedding proposal. Bailie Myers. 6:10 PM, Jul 13, 2015. 9:50 AM, Jul 14, 2015. local news. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ruston Smith ... «Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Jul 15»
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Erie plays host to high-flying fun
BEST 3) John Myers watches airplanes fly from a SNJ4, WWII training airplane during the Spirit of Flight Day a fundraising event for the Spirit of ... «Colorado Hometown Weekly, Jul 15»
10
Pippin Is a High-Flying Hit to End Dallas Summer Musicals Season …
According to William Shakespeare, “all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” But Pippin isn't quite so simple, ... «D Magazine, Jul 15»

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