1
as in staleness
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flatness
Then, the pastures plateaued into farmland, with only a tractor or lone farmer breaking the flatness of the setting.
—
Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Parchman’s Unit 29 is a gray concrete building surrounded by a tall fence topped with razor wire that rests securely on miles of never-ending flatness and endless sky.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
But for most Southern California renters, these stats show only minor rent swings last year — on par with relative flatness the year before and well below previous hikes of the pandemic era.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In these regards—and in Self-Portrait’s play between black and white, form and void, flatness and dimensionality—the work anticipates the para-photographic experiments that would soon come to occupy the artist and to influence his output in every medium.
—Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Starting at your roots can lead to product buildup, flatness, and uneven distribution.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
To view the flatness of the Earth from space.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
Sakamoto created a maze-like space with an expressive flatness — made up of gentle ramps and bookshelves of various heights — that lends a sense of stability to the imposing contours of the factory.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Then a deep, unmistakable roar of a lion rolled across the flatness.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Parchman’s Unit 29 is a gray concrete building surrounded by a tall fence topped with razor wire that rests securely on miles of never-ending flatness and endless sky.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
But for most Southern California renters, these stats show only minor rent swings last year — on par with relative flatness the year before and well below previous hikes of the pandemic era.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
In these regards—and in Self-Portrait’s play between black and white, form and void, flatness and dimensionality—the work anticipates the para-photographic experiments that would soon come to occupy the artist and to influence his output in every medium.
—Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Starting at your roots can lead to product buildup, flatness, and uneven distribution.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025
To view the flatness of the Earth from space.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
Sakamoto created a maze-like space with an expressive flatness — made up of gentle ramps and bookshelves of various heights — that lends a sense of stability to the imposing contours of the factory.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Then a deep, unmistakable roar of a lion rolled across the flatness.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatness
Noun
-
The smart shopper will already note signs of staleness and mold in the old practice of a singer in stiff white tie and tails or gaudy gown, standing, arm propped on piano, of the second banana accompanist.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
-
Consider this a magical opportunity to escape the staleness of fall.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
The retinol in the formula also helps address discoloration and dullness, for overall brighter and more even-toned skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
-
So, after the sombrero drew hearty guffaws, my friend Jim busied himself finding monuments to chip-and-dip tastelessness.—
Lee Michael Katz,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Driven by her own marginalization and desire for a life of pleasure, Mathilda has enacted Escapes throughout her life, repeatedly changing her name and circumstances to keep life’s drabness at bay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
When assessing a hat's dirtiness, look for visible stains or sweat marks and treat only those areas with a soft, damp cloth and detergent rather than washing the entire hat.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
-
However, its effectiveness in thoroughly cleaning depends on the degree of dirtiness.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
