1. people who are very ambitious and likely to be successful in their careers
Usage: plural form
2. stocks or investments that rise rapidly in price
Usage: finance; plural form

Examples

• The company recruits highfliers from top universities.
• These young executives are considered highfliers in the tech industry.
• The investment firm focuses on identifying potential highfliers early in their careers.
• Tech stocks were the highfliers of the market last year.
• Many highfliers saw their stock prices double within months.
• Investors are always looking for the next highfliers in emerging markets.