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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
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Nearly a century ago, someone had split open the flat fossil slab, leaving the skeleton in one half and the skeleton’s outline in the other.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 July 2025
The thing is made from an ultra-tough ripstop TPU shell, carries up to 250 pounds, and collapses down flat.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
The royal added further to her look, wearing a pair of slingback ballerina flats courtesy of Gianvito Rossi and accessorized with a pair of sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, a favorite designer of the royal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
The four-piece sheet set comes with a flat sheet, top sheet, and two pillowcases.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Nearly a century ago, someone had split open the flat fossil slab, leaving the skeleton in one half and the skeleton’s outline in the other.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Adverb
Our Top Picks But finding the formula that controls shine without looking flat—and lasts through humidity, hormones, and hot subway platforms alike—requires more than just a mattifying claim on the label.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 July 2025
The thing is made from an ultra-tough ripstop TPU shell, carries up to 250 pounds, and collapses down flat.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
Noun
Speaking of flattering, the skirt’s ankle length and asymmetrical hem gives it a fluttery look that pairs well with sandals, flats, espadrilles, or heels.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
The royal added further to her look, wearing a pair of slingback ballerina flats courtesy of Gianvito Rossi and accessorized with a pair of sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, a favorite designer of the royal.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat
Adjective
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More research is needed to determine the exact amount of glutamine in pork.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
15 July 2025
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The exact revenue baseline won’t be known until Maryland files its FY25 financials with the NCAA early next year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Hunter: The Reckoning puts players in the role of regular people who know monsters are real and can’t go back to their old, boring lives.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Take away the road courses or boring ovals and race more street courses.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The president further argues that lower rates will make financing the ever-increasing federal debt cheaper, a factor which does not play into the Fed’s statutory dual mandate of ensuring maximum sustainable employment and stable prices.—
Ron Insana,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Chris wore a simple navy blue polo shirt and khaki shorts combo, while Alexa showed off her growing bump in a white and blue floral dress — along with an Olympic logo necklace to complete her maternity style.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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While in many ways, this flat 33km time-trial is simple, particularly in its middle section, there is still plenty to watch out for.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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The bland Ballade is a lesser score by the late 19th and early 20th century British composer who deserves a revival for his more substantial works.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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In both vehicles he was played by George Reeves, polite, bland and not noticeably muscled.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The team riding the thinnest edge between terrified anxiety and self-perpetuating hype.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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What is a ‘washable’ rug, anyway? Typically made of synthetic fibers like nylon or polypropylene, washable rugs are thinner and more lightweight than traditional rugs, especially in larger sizes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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But one apartment on the first floor has a bad odor that emanates from it.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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But one apartment on the first floor has a bad odor that emanates from it when walking past the door.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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