as in limp
not stiff in structure
the flaccid stalks of celery that had been around for far too long
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Recent Examples of flaccid
Tasters agreed a meaty fillet was ideal—no wimpy, flaccid bites allowed.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
As the medications melted away fat, people were confronting flaccid skin that no longer fit their frames.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 8 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, a hypotonic pelvic floor is when the muscles are flaccid and not very reactive.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
There was a return to very slight growth for U.K. retail sales volumes last year, but concerns are increasing that high-profile British and American cyber attacks targeting major retail chains will undermine the flaccid gains seen so far this year.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
As the medications melted away fat, people were confronting flaccid skin that no longer fit their frames.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 8 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, a hypotonic pelvic floor is when the muscles are flaccid and not very reactive.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
There was a return to very slight growth for U.K. retail sales volumes last year, but concerns are increasing that high-profile British and American cyber attacks targeting major retail chains will undermine the flaccid gains seen so far this year.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaccid
Adjective
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Tomato stalks broke in two, my mother’s peppers dangled like limp green earrings from the stem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The outer leaves should be tightly packed and crisp, not limp or dry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those looking for something playful should opt for a floppy moccasin style like the sock boots from the Louis Vuitton runway.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Refinery29,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many cooks prefer growing milder Italian parsley, which has a tall, floppy growth habit.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Flaccid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaccid. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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