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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
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
For the flat fee of $1,399, a morning workshop at a Fort Lauderdale hotel offers training and an end-of-course certificate in the Platelet-Rich Plasma facial, commonly known as PRP.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The energy-sapping pace of the game, with furious pressing and frenzied chasing, saw mistakes creep in, with Morocco caught flat by Nicolas Jackson’s 38th-minute pass to Iliman Ndiaye, whose shot was saved by Bounou.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Underneath, a pair of loose white denim jeans and square-toed leather black flats.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The planets orbit the sun in roughly the same flat plane, known as the ecliptic.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
For the flat fee of $1,399, a morning workshop at a Fort Lauderdale hotel offers training and an end-of-course certificate in the Platelet-Rich Plasma facial, commonly known as PRP.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, states and school districts were caught flat-footed.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The energy-sapping pace of the game, with furious pressing and frenzied chasing, saw mistakes creep in, with Morocco caught flat by Nicolas Jackson’s 38th-minute pass to Iliman Ndiaye, whose shot was saved by Bounou.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
Leanne, a single mother, turns to her amateur heists to avoid losing her family flat, Mattie to get some money to his daughter as child maintenance, despite his chronic gambling.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Underneath, a pair of loose white denim jeans and square-toed leather black flats.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat
Adjective
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Democrats are fighting against this exact kind of abuse.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Most people already get enough protein, but your exact needs depend on factors like age, activity, and health.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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This outfit, one of Bessette-Kennedy’s most famous, manages to turn what could feel boring—a plain khaki midiskirt—into a genuine statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Children, that great adventure, boring?—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rotating forward shifts body weight ahead of the center of support, making balance control more demanding and landings less stable.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their journey from a fractious dynamic and rocky road to fraternal camaraderie was rooted in the fact that Shawn grew up in poverty, facing constant adversity, while Jack grew up in a stable household without wants.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Olive oil is also used to dress simple salads, roasted vegetables, and a host of other dishes.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others have argued that the game represents a simple life that is becoming harder to obtain.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Nov. 2025
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The 42 mm case wears well thanks to ergonomically short lugs and restrained proportions, on a semi-matte alligator strap with a flamboyant yellow lining.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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Italian seasoning, Gruyère cheese, and roasted red peppers make this chicken anything but bland.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nutritionists no longer recommend giving kids bland food, but the idea that children should eat different foods than adults nevertheless stuck.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Expanding its computing lineup, HONOR will unveil the MagicPad4 tablet and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, both built to demonstrate how AI-powered features can boost productivity while retaining ultra-thin designs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lopez accessorized with a thin belt, boots, and a black handbag, as well as some gold hoops.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Trump wants Iran to completely halt its enrichment of uranium and roll back both its long-range missile program and its support for regional armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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When that might happen is highly uncertain, and completely up to Guthrie, given this month’s agonizing and all-consuming search for her mother Nancy.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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