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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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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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
With spacious seats that effortlessly convert to fully flat beds, thoughtful storage solutions and the carrier’s renowned service, Singapore more than exceeds the hype.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Zelen explained that the printmaker would have laid the appendix of a sheep or goat out flat and used a copper plate with the inked etching on it to print the design onto it.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Emma Mehl, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Heels take up more space in your luggage, and stretchy ballet flats don’t provide arch support.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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Adjective
Its classic Tonkotsu ramen is $22 flat, as a no-tipping establishment.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
With spacious seats that effortlessly convert to fully flat beds, thoughtful storage solutions and the carrier’s renowned service, Singapore more than exceeds the hype.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Adverb
Switzerland's currency, which was trading flat earlier on Wednesday, rallied after ADP data showed hiring slowed to a two-year low in America's private sector last month.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Zelen explained that the printmaker would have laid the appendix of a sheep or goat out flat and used a copper plate with the inked etching on it to print the design onto it.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Noun
Particularly on trend: her Chanel ballet flats, perfectly color-coordinated with her black maxi bag.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Heels take up more space in your luggage, and stretchy ballet flats don’t provide arch support.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
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That raises real concerns about whether SGA and Co. can make the right plays against Indiana's defensive pressure in Game 7. Ironically, many expected this exact issue -- pressure defense forcing turnovers and leading to easy offense the other way -- to play a huge role in these Finals.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The Ceremony Even the guests have not yet been informed of the ceremony’s exact location.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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Corner infielders Carlos Santana (1B, CLE): The definition of boring and solid.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Much happens in the sixth episode, but most of it is pretty boring like the rest of this season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The Riverside Police Department is seeking help from the public two days after the driver of a black SUV rammed through a group of demonstrators in downtown Riverside, running over a young woman who remains in critical condition but is stable.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Wall Street wants to know if taxes are stable, budgets are balanced — and if the state will pay its debts to bondholders.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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In his formal lecture to the Academy, Campbell offered some reflections on the simple science that gave rise to the treatment, and to its wide array of applications.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2025
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While to some these screen-free devices may seem like a return to the early, simpler days of fitness trackers, Werring says the public is a bit more savvy than the step-counting obsessives of the 2010s.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This Lulus bag is primarily matte and clean, with just a tinge of silver on the top handle and cutesy bow.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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To get this result, Dempsey recommends the Dior Addict Lip Tint for its transfer-proof, semi-matte finish.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The technology could actually pressure speakers to focus on practical, actionable content rather than bland, general advice.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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What used to signal timelessness and functionality has become shorthand for bland, forgettable and often disposable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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There is some thought that Epenesa could be an expendable player via trade ahead of final cuts, but that would leave them fairly thin given that Hoecht is suspended for the first six games and Bosa has a lengthy injury history, and already has one minor injury to his name since joining the Bills.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Thirteen years after the nursing home shut down, a developer is proposing to demolish the vacant building and put up 160 apartments.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Perec wrote about apartments too, in Species of Spaces.—
Joanna Walsh
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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