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as in butter
excessive praise
the one cabinet minister who never resorts to flannel—he always tells it like it is
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as in garbage
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
the first serious book about the British royal family that wasn't just flannel
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Recent Examples of flannel
The custom look from AWGE (fellow performer A$AP Rocky’s label) harkened back to the grunge era, pairing ripped denim with a crop top, accentuated by a flannel button-down wrapped around her waist.
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John Monaco,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
On May 24, a man was stabbed repeatedly by another man in black pants, a flannel-style shirt and black baseball cap.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Trevor is a lanky, handsome Pacific Northwesterner duly decked out in flannel and denim.
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Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
Though three fillies have crossed the finish line first, no female jockey or trainer had won it until DeVaux busted through the barn ceiling, taking down the old-boy network made of flannel, denim, seersucker and cigars.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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John Monaco,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
On May 24, a man was stabbed repeatedly by another man in black pants, a flannel-style shirt and black baseball cap.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Trevor is a lanky, handsome Pacific Northwesterner duly decked out in flannel and denim.
—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
Though three fillies have crossed the finish line first, no female jockey or trainer had won it until DeVaux busted through the barn ceiling, taking down the old-boy network made of flannel, denim, seersucker and cigars.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flannel
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Adam evoked the image of stretching taffy.
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As the two galaxies converged, each would pull the other apart like taffy, creating long tendrils of stars, gas and dust called tidal tails.
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Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.
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In her own yard, Mingrone has learned that cracked lids on garbage containers allow water to pool after a rain, setting up a major breeding ground.
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The real danger is not the flattery itself.
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Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and that's exactly why beautiful paint colors are subject to overuse.
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Not only is that nonsense, but Israel took this into account.
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Get outta here with that nonsense.
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Practical self-care items such as thick lotions, face masks and soft soaps that don’t irritate skin. Pragmatic.
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People should wash any skin that comes into contact with the slurry with water and soft soap, before using a hand cream to avoid dryness and cracking.
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Her lab has found even modest additions to the diet — a handful of nuts or an avocado — can enrich certain beneficial bacteria over the course of a few weeks.
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Including foods like avocado, olive oil, nuts, or seeds can make your meal more satisfying and may also stimulate digestion.
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At the same time, the plants unable to detect the molecular signature of the caterpillar’s drool were largely ignored by the wasps.
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Hicks can take advantage of the matchup and cash his home run prop at drool-inducing +700 odds.
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That shooting makes up for what is a fairly blah resume otherwise.
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Best Fashion Deals If your summer wardrobe is feeling a little blah, Amazon’s Outlet fashion deals are the perfect place for a refresh.
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flannel. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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