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Highflier

A highflier is a person or thing that is extremely successful, accomplished, or ambitious.

Noun

Sense 1:

A person who is highly successful or ambitious in their career or endeavors.

Example sentence: She was always a highflier, landing top positions in every company she worked for.

Sense 2:

(British usage) A person who participates in or attends extravagant or glamorous social events.

Example sentence: The party was filled with highfliers from the fashion and entertainment industries.

Adjective

Sense 1:

(British usage) Describing something that is successful, impressive, or of high quality.

Example sentence: The company released a highflier product that quickly became a best-seller.