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Synonyms for fleet

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Synonyms for fleet

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Synonyms for fleet

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership

move along rapidly and lightly

disappear gradually

moving very fast

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James Levine, a surprising newcomer to the score, helped nobody with his overemphasis on instrumental detail and general plushness rather than on lighter textures and fleeter tempi, though his silky "Dui-du" ensemble in Act II proved pretty hard to resist.
Imitation [of her style] it may be, but the book is fleeter for it, and so persuasive is Daugherty's argument on behalf of his subject that one laments the likelihood that Blue Nights may be among her final works (included is a litany of recent, never-realized projects)." PETER TONGUETTE
the dun deer's hide On fleeter foot was never tied.
And enough that, in attack, Sunderland were fleeter of foot, less laborious and with a clearer scent for blood.
Like him she observes the repeats but is fleeter of foot and the live recording is vivid in both CD and super-audio (SACD) formats.
This emphasis on the necessity of heroism in contemporary society is strongly reminiscent of the post-9/11 subtext of Christopher Nolan's Batman films; indeed, this is a more Nolan-esque effort all around than its lighter, fleeter predecessor.
The Infiniti Q70 (previously known as the M sedan) is fleeter and more sport-oriented, though the Kia has the better-looking design.
'Fleeter than light like these words we remember in', Pinsky draws a parallel between the poem and the television image, both are characterised as Hermes, the messenger to the Gods; an escort, a companion ('Quick one, little thief, escort/ Of the dying and comfort of the sick'), the God of language, trickery and cunning re-imagined as the patron of television.
If certain animal ab[i.bar]lit[i.bar]es are present in people, the animal's power is often greater: the deer is fleeter, the eagle's sight is keener, the ox is stronger.
A foot for flight he needs Fleeter than storm-swift steeds, For on his heels doth follow, Armed with the lightnings of his Sire, Apollo.
"Love is Strong as Death Our Walk Through the Valley of its Shadow" is a memoir from Rick and Nancy Fleeter as they discuss their encounters with death, and the struggles to keep it together through the worst of it all, trying to keep it together and facing the toughest of times.
(5) Levin, Driscoll and Fleeter Value for money." southwestern Ohio's return from investment in public libraries Ohio Columbus 2006
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance." Trio of bear cubs, and fleeter than birds, Tinker and Evers and Chance.
But City had the fleeter feet, the crisper passing.
Stricter did not wish for any of her residents to exit that door and go tumbling down the hillside, attractive as it might be, thanks to their wonderful handyman Pinky Fleeter's fine mowing.