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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
Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Located up a winding road, Sulmona itself is fairly flat and easy to walk through, and there are several very good restaurants that feature the cooking of Abruzzo.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 July 2025
Without real user demand, even the best monetization strategy will fall flat.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Fill your closet with slip-on sneakers, sleek mules, trendy ballet flats, and more styles for all ]occasions.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
But for many young adults like Li, the offer falls flat.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Located up a winding road, Sulmona itself is fairly flat and easy to walk through, and there are several very good restaurants that feature the cooking of Abruzzo.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Eddie’s hair hangs flat down the sides of his face into the collar of his denim shirt.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 July 2025
Without real user demand, even the best monetization strategy will fall flat.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
The incident, which resulted in no major injuries, showed that the building had an average of seven people living in each apartment, which are one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Fill your closet with slip-on sneakers, sleek mules, trendy ballet flats, and more styles for all ]occasions.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 July 2025
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Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Denim Bib Overalls While Jennifer Garner’s exact Carhartt overalls aren’t on sale, this relaxed denim alternative is and offers a similar fit.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The exact death total will never be known, but archaeologists have tallied around 1,300 victims in their excavations so far.—
Andrew Paul Aug 7,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stick with boring investments to avoid big mistakes from get-rich-quick schemes.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hosting every summit in a big European city would alleviate much of the pressure to re-invent the wheel every time with respect to hotels, transit, and other boring but essential logistical details.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Younger people are lonelier – many of them have trouble finding stable friendships and are unable to find a romantic partner.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Travelers are advised to consider alternative itineraries, focusing on stable routes and refundable connections, and to maintain thorough records of expenses and communication with the airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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In North Carolina, Republicans are a few votes shy of a supermajority in one chamber but still control the redistricting process because the state’s congressional maps are not subject to veto and therefore can be passed by a simple majority in the legislature.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The recycled leather lanyard adds to its convenience and simple, timeless style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 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
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Flat video is a bit bland without edits but provides a more flexible starting point for creators with the know-how to apply a creative color grade in the editing room.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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Out-of-season tomatoes—notoriously pale, mealy, and bland—tend to be tomatoes in name only.—
Rachel Sugar,
The Atlantic,
24 July 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,
17 Aug. 2025
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Details on the election process are thin, but many citizens could be casting their votes in an active conflict zone or under the eyes of armed soldiers – a terrifying prospect that some say could lead to more violence.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Despite facing a real estate behemoth intent on clawing them out of their homes, tenants are fighting back and fundraising for the Chelsea Public Housing Legal Defense Fund to help desperate seniors stay in their apartments.—
Stacy Torres,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The culinary space also serves as a bar, which maximizes the amount of entertainment area relative to the overall size of the apartment.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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