High-flying (adjective)

1. Acting, working, or progressing at a high level of success, ambition, or aspiration.
2. Ambitious or confident, especially in a professional context.

Origin:

Late 20th century: from high- + fly + -ing.

Examples:

1. The high-flying tech startup was valued at over a billion dollars in its first year.
2. She was a high-flying executive who climbed the corporate ladder with determination.
3. The young company was a high-flying success, growing at an unprecedented rate.
4. The high-flying venture capitalist invested in the next big thing before anyone else.
5. His high-flying personality and ambition made him a natural leader in the industry.