as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
the solo flight from New York to Paris by the aviator Charles Lindbergh captured the imagination of people around the world
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Recent Examples of aviator
In the years since his initial turn as Top Gun's famed aviator, Cruise only became more of a star.
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EW.com, 29 June 2025
The International Aeronautical Federation in France presented it to her almost two years before fellow aviator Amelia Earhart.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Koons is a former San Diego lifeguard and Naval aviator.
—Wes Koons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
With aviator checked off his to-do list, Forsyth set out to see the world.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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EW.com, 29 June 2025
The International Aeronautical Federation in France presented it to her almost two years before fellow aviator Amelia Earhart.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Koons is a former San Diego lifeguard and Naval aviator.
—Wes Koons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
With aviator checked off his to-do list, Forsyth set out to see the world.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aviator
pilot
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Also set for Montreal is the Just For Laughs comedy shorts and pilots showcase and competition presented in partnership with Will Arnett’s Electric Avenue banner.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The offshoot’s pilot is penned by showrunners Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, and will be directed by Anthony Hemingway (whose myriad TV credits include Major Crimes, Shameless and Starz’s Power Universe).—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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“Aviator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviator. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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