Thesaurus results for BIRDMAN

birdman

noun

ˈbərd-mən

Definition of birdman

as in pilot

one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft in the early days of aviation, birdmen would travel around the country in their biplanes, putting on flying shows

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Recent Examples of birdman But until then, at least Sandberg has another insane world — including an acid-defecating birdman — to keep him busy. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 May 2025 Being a Zimmerman show, the dragons, birdmen, and creatures and complications that pop up will be a wonder to behold. — Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024 Nearby is an ancient copper plate of a birdman displayed as an example of creativity. — Peggy McGlone, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Ingmar Bergman’s 1975 take with a young Håkan Hagegård as birdman Papageno. — Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, 16 Sep. 2017 Wingsuit flying, which relies on the use of a specialized jumpsuit often referred to as a wingsuit, squirrel suit or birdman suit, is one of the most extreme forms of BASE jumping, an acronym for leaping from a building, antenna, span or Earth. — CBS News, 26 May 2017

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Launch virtual cardiology rounds and post-discharge follow-up at rural hospitals without reliable on-site cardiology access, with capacity for expansion beyond the pilot.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Projects such as the Hedge Solar Farm battery storage pilot have demonstrated how emerging technologies can support a cleaner and more resilient energy system.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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During a speech in Des Moines, Iowa, aviator and military officer Charles Lindbergh identified the British, the Jewish community and the Roosevelt administration as the primary advocates for America’s entry into war with Germany.

— USA Today, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
At the conclusion of the process, the board can recommend what should happen to an aviator’s flight status.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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