1. a person who is very ambitious or successful, especially in business or academics
2. a stock or investment that rises rapidly in price
Usage: finance

Examples

• She was always a highflier in school, earning top grades in every subject.
• The company recruited several highfliers from top business schools.
• As a highflier on Wall Street, he made partner before age thirty.
• That tech stock has been a real highflier this quarter.
• The university attracts highfliers from around the world.
• Her reputation as a highflier helped her land the promotion.