How to Use flip-flop in a Sentence
flip-flop
noun- The governor's frequent flip-flops are indicative of a lack of core beliefs.
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To dress it down, add a pair of loose jeans with a pair of chic flip-flops.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 July 2024
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Be mindful of the dress code: no tank tops, shorts or flip-flops.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Give your flip-flops a break and shop our edit of the best mules to buy right now.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 June 2024
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Jumping from rock to rock wearing flip-flops in the Grand Canyon.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2023
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But unlike the Tabi or the flip-flop, mesh shoes aren’t a trend that has ebbed and flowed before.
—Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2023
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For anyone who thought flip-flops were off the table with PF, these change the game.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
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Jimmy had one gear: moving at the speed of light, even in flip-flops.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2023
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Go ahead, wear your white pants, flip-flops and big straw hat on the plane: Summer is here!
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
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This means no shorts, no uniforms, and in Broward, no flip-flops or tank-tops.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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Throw it over a bathing suit, wear it with flip-flops, and pair it with a market tote for a day at the beach.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
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Own the night, or day, by wearing yours with pleated trousers and flip-flops.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Burke was wearing shorts and flip-flops, and while the asphalt was clear, the trails and forests were patchy with soft snow and mud.
—Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 2 May 2023
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The Russians, in flip-flops and swim trunks or underwear, ran out to see.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Loose shoes — like, flip-flops ― are a no-no, and so is going barefoot.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
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Keep the summer season alive with a final touch: a pair of black flip-flops.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2023
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But all around me the mood was upbeat among the hundreds of skiers in T-shirts and flip-flops browsing racks of boots.
—Jonathan Mingle, The New York Review of Books, 27 Apr. 2023
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There are toy stores, flip-flop shops, and spots to get your iconic Panama hat.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
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Most likely the chance to meet another lover, boil more shrimp, and buy a new pair of flip-flops.
—Mike Postalakis, Spin, 5 Sep. 2023
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Things to Do Hit the Beaches Once settled into your room, slip on your flip-flops and head straight to the beach.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jackman then turned and ran into the sea wearing black shorts and flip-flops.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
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The beloved sandal brand is known for its rubber flip-flops, and this pair stays true to the classic style but with a twist.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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More forecasts:Old Farmer's Almanac says to keep your flip-flops out for fall.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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More forecasts:Old Farmer's Almanac says to keep your flip-flops out for fall.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Oct. 2024
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Larocca stood beside her in a black T-shirt, white shorts and flip-flops as the couple smiled for the camera.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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The models are likely to continue flip-flopping on snow totals for the rest of the week.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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The message may sound harsh—especially from a business leader who shows up to meetings in pink pajama pants and flip-flops.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
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The air-sole heel makes these flip-flops even more comfortable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Like heels, flip-flops may be cute for vacation, but not for the plane ride to get there.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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While full platform sneakers are usually a no-go, platform flip-flops can be a go-to.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
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