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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
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Over the past few years, Meta has embraced a flatter organizational structure by removing multiple layers of management.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Some of the excuses are the same as in other books, that AI can’t completely replace us yet so, even while talking about the advances to come, the claim that jobs remain similar, continue to fall flat.
—David A. Teich, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
This dress is complete with a high neckline and A-line fit, offering a classy look that can be styled with kitten heels or flats.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Recently a crew of flat earthers, or those in 2024 who contended the Earth is not round, were guests on an expedition to Antarctica.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Over the past few years, Meta has embraced a flatter organizational structure by removing multiple layers of management.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Keep your back flat, engage your core, and extend your right arm forward and your left leg straight back.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Some of the excuses are the same as in other books, that AI can’t completely replace us yet so, even while talking about the advances to come, the claim that jobs remain similar, continue to fall flat.
—David A. Teich, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
The 10-year-old wore a red, long-sleeve coat with sharp lapels and a single black button, a red turtleneck dress and coordinated ballet flats.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
This dress is complete with a high neckline and A-line fit, offering a classy look that can be styled with kitten heels or flats.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat
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As such, verifying the exact date of Brooklyn’s founding has proved challenging for historians.Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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The exact timing is unpredictable, but periodical cicadas wait until the ground warms to 64 degrees to come out.Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 2 Oct. 2022
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In addition to Strong's scrap and boatyard, the stable where Curly would care for Tommy's racehorses resided here.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Warframe is the model that the industry largely ignores, for whatever reason, despite being arguably the most successful and stable.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Still, incorporating advanced technology isn’t always simple.Rhett Power, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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But unlike most matte lip products, this viral formula doesn't feel drying on the lips, courtesy of a whole host of skin-loving ingredients such as vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil and mango oil.Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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In one snap, their son, Bronze, 2, smiles in the front seat of a mini, matte black Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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These are easy ways to spruce up otherwise bland statements.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The young actors are excellent, their bland surroundings coolly captured by Raphaël Vandenbussche’s easygoing camera.Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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From pencil thin brows to cool-toned smokey eyes, all the cool girls are channeling that iconic vintage supermodel aesthetic.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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