as in apartments
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 flats
Style it with ballet flats or ankle boots now, and rewear it later with heels for date night.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Vionic Orinda Ballet Flats Podiatrist-approved and Oprah-loved, these Vionic Orinda ballet flats feature a square-toe front, premium leather upper, a contoured footbed for arch support, and shock-absorbing cushioning for the ultimate all-day comfort.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Taos Chit Chat Flats Chic flats that also support your feet do, in fact, exist.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Here are the eight biggest trends in shoes with personality, from winter-ready ballet flats to platform loafers to comfy, elevated sneakers—all starting at just $18.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more ballet sneaker flats for spring now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
In the latest video demonstrating the robot's capabilities, the team has chosen to focus on wheeling around – not just over the flats, but also hopping over hurdles, climbing irregular steps and zipping down regular ones, and stepping over obstacles.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
Thanks to their knitted uppers and relaxed fit, these trendy flats are perfect for pairing with Southern spring outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Vionic Orinda Ballet Flats Podiatrist-approved and Oprah-loved, these Vionic Orinda ballet flats feature a square-toe front, premium leather upper, a contoured footbed for arch support, and shock-absorbing cushioning for the ultimate all-day comfort.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Taos Chit Chat Flats Chic flats that also support your feet do, in fact, exist.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Here are the eight biggest trends in shoes with personality, from winter-ready ballet flats to platform loafers to comfy, elevated sneakers—all starting at just $18.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more ballet sneaker flats for spring now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
In the latest video demonstrating the robot's capabilities, the team has chosen to focus on wheeling around – not just over the flats, but also hopping over hurdles, climbing irregular steps and zipping down regular ones, and stepping over obstacles.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
Thanks to their knitted uppers and relaxed fit, these trendy flats are perfect for pairing with Southern spring outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flats
apartments
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City officials voted in 2022 to replace the mall with a housing, apartments, restaurants, hotels and more, but there was no timetable for when that project would be completed.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Flamingo Village offers apartments and townhomes for rent.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Flats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flats. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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