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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
industrial growth has been a flat two percent for each of the last four quarters
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2
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a flat portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in the new TV series
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
preferred riding her bike on a flat road
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
charged a flat rate for priority shipping
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
a flat denial of the charges
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as in matte
lacking a surface luster or gloss
used a flat paint for the condo's interior walls
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as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
a dull, flat reading of a story that was really quite exciting
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as in thin
lacking in taste or flavor
this pasta dish tastes a little flat
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am flat broke this week
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as in apartment
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
had to take on a third roommate in order to afford the bigger flat
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Recent Examples of flat
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The third quarter net-write off rate was flat.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Their warmth, textural contrast, and savory nuttiness adds depth and complexity that can make mixes that usually tend to fall flat more flavorful.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
As the tide recedes from the Bay of Rest, mud flats lined with mangrove trees are left exposed.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Dough at room temperature will yield flat cookies.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The third quarter net-write off rate was flat.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
But the rapid advancement and adoption of AI chips, pioneered by Nvidia, has left it flat-footed.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Their warmth, textural contrast, and savory nuttiness adds depth and complexity that can make mixes that usually tend to fall flat more flavorful.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Footwear continues to push boundaries, with designs ranging from ballet flats in satin inspired by its iconic Mexico 66 to suede riding boots, ensuring versatility and individuality at every step.
—Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
As the tide recedes from the Bay of Rest, mud flats lined with mangrove trees are left exposed.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
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Four internal sensors track the exact temperature inside your food, while an ambient sensor monitors the surrounding heat.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Injecting an element of randomness and uncertainty into the process is reasonable, given that in the real world, measurements are never exact.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who suggests Guardiola’s title-winning Manchester City teams were boring should be forced to watch 90 minutes of Mourinho’s Chelsea versus Rafael Benitez’s Liverpool in the mid-2000s and report back.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The details might be boring, but the gathering of money—searching gem dealers, gold dealers—was a full-time job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Researchers from Peking University, the University of Cambridge, and partner institutions highlighted that glass is often used to immobilize contaminants such as radionuclides and heavy metals, locking them safely inside a stable structure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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To rebuild the city, the tunnels will need to be filled to make the ground stable enough for construction.—
Jennifer Griffin , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Monochromatic Raven loves to stick to a simple, serene palette by combining a variety of white tulips with different bloom times.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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This Madewell version channels that effortless, neutral polish Kitts described—simple, structured, and endlessly versatile.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gone are the days of the ultra-matte liquid lipstick.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Much like how Hailey and Justin Bieber dress, there is something charming about opposing couple style, and allowing each other to follow their individual tastes and passions, without blending into one bland unit.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 Oct. 2025
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Jiang and his colleagues complain over video chat about their bland meals, but the people who produce, prepare and deliver the food remain invisible.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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France’s government survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday by a thin margin, giving the country a brief respite from intense political turmoil before what is expected to be another brutal battle over its budget.—
Aurelien Breeden,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hecox's efforts to have the case dropped aren't completely over, as SCOTUS must still rule on whether the case is moot.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tucked within the Turnberry Ocean Club in Sunny Isles, the $30 million duplex sky villa was taken down to the studs and completely customized.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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