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 flyer was a visual feast: Kofi Siriboe, Keith Powers, Denzel Washington, Jesse Williams, Childish Gambino, Skepta.
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Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Little Village Community Council distributed flyers to inform immigrants about their rights in the event of an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Cindy, who was about as polished as the flyer, came by the office to pitch me.
—Levi King, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The flyer shared a photo of a lock of hair sticking out of the pouch in a post on Reddit documenting the experience.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Little Village Community Council distributed flyers to inform immigrants about their rights in the event of an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Cindy, who was about as polished as the flyer, came by the office to pitch me.
—Levi King, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The flyer shared a photo of a lock of hair sticking out of the pouch in a post on Reddit documenting the experience.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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