horizontal

as in flat
parallel to the ground She reclined the chair to a horizontal position. The line on the graph was nearly horizontal, indicating little growth over the fiscal year.

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Recent Examples of horizontal But when the National Renewable Energy Laboratory assumed responsibility for renewables, turbine design and engineering moved there; horizontal was the design of choice at the lab. Llewellyn King, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 This innovation creates a more spacious and efficient layout that enables vertical and horizontal flow throughout the yacht. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2025 Beau's Lines Beau's lines are horizontal grooves or dents that form on one or more of your nails. Laura Schober, Health, 1 June 2025 If there are grid lines on your windows, Weidenbaum recommends going with the horizontal line that lands closest to the vertical halfway point. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for horizontal
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flat
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  • Like much of his work, the sculptures evolved intuitively—from flat paper puppets to freestanding forms to these towering outdoor figures.
    Nargess Banks, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Kelly Clarkson Home Soprano Indoor Rug This tan, flat woven rug is ideal for bringing a natural texture into any space — whether giving the entryway a refresh or anchoring a cozy breakfast nook.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 July 2025

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“Horizontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizontal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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