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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
For example, a basket lined with a floral or plaid flannel bed sheet filled with books or magazines can elevate a bedroom or office, whereas kids’ sheets might spruce up a toy basket for the playroom.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Materials like flannel are a better choice for winter or cold sleepers.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Turtlenecks and flannels abound, teens vocally question authority at every turn, and a colorful cast of intellectuals pepper the scene.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Your warmest options are generally flannel sets, and your coolest are generally bamboo and percale.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
Materials like flannel are a better choice for winter or cold sleepers.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Turtlenecks and flannels abound, teens vocally question authority at every turn, and a colorful cast of intellectuals pepper the scene.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Your warmest options are generally flannel sets, and your coolest are generally bamboo and percale.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flannel
Noun
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The parathas, as the savory flatbreads are called, stuffed with onion and paneer and coated with a generous amount of butter, are as delicious as ever.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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While not technically a lunch spot, popping by this French-Asian bakery on Duke Street for a slice of their honey butter toast is always a good idea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Knowing what not to put down a garbage disposable can help preserve your appliance and your peace of mind.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The lack of fuel has worsened the country’s other longtime problems, from pumping water, picking up garbage to producing food, among others.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For dessert, head straight to Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, which has been making confections like candy apples, fudge, and taffy since the early 20th century.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The store also has some more traditional candy and a large assortment of taffy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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With Sporting well aware of their underdog status and Arsenal feeling fragile after successive defeats, all of this respect nonsense led to, frankly, a dog of a game that felt like anything but a Champions League quarter-final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And thus one of the more wholesome and fun events in the White House calendar was besmirched by a man who simply cannot stop with the zero-sum partisan nonsense even when surrounded by impressionable young faces.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Imitation, of course, is the sincerest form of flattery.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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This tradition should be viewed as a form of flattery.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plain oats are nutritious on their own, but adding seeds, nuts, and fruit can provide a wider range of vitamins and minerals while increasing fiber and protein.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chopped nuts would add nice crunch.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Practical self-care items such as thick lotions, face masks and soft soaps that don’t irritate skin. Pragmatic.—
Ellen T. Meiser,
The Conversation,
5 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
2 Sep. 2024
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Helen Jo promised a drool-worthy sour cream and onion dip will be paired with it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flannel. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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