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
Last spring, red ballet flats were already considered the perfect shoe to add a touch of color, but the truth is that no season that can resist this design.
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María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
From chic ballet flats to comfy slip-on sneakers, there are Vionic shoes perfect for any trip.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Designed for festive gatherings, these flats are perfect for adding a charming touch to your Christmas outfits while keeping comfort in mind.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Loeffler Randall Ginger Red Velvet Mary Jane Step into the holiday spirit with Loeffler Randall’s Mary Jane flats in luxurious red velvet, featuring delicate tonal piping.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As for styles, boots, flats, pumps, and some sneakers are usually stretch-able, while super-structured shoes like Wellington boots probably won’t budge.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
However, my favorite combo is baggy jeans and the pointed-toe flats peeking out from underneath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, mixed-use developments were often large-scale structures housing offices, flats, and retail spaces all under one roof.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Since Austen’s death in 1817, the cottage had been split into flats and fallen into disrepair, though Darnell was determined to save it.
—Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
From chic ballet flats to comfy slip-on sneakers, there are Vionic shoes perfect for any trip.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Designed for festive gatherings, these flats are perfect for adding a charming touch to your Christmas outfits while keeping comfort in mind.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Loeffler Randall Ginger Red Velvet Mary Jane Step into the holiday spirit with Loeffler Randall’s Mary Jane flats in luxurious red velvet, featuring delicate tonal piping.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
As for styles, boots, flats, pumps, and some sneakers are usually stretch-able, while super-structured shoes like Wellington boots probably won’t budge.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
However, my favorite combo is baggy jeans and the pointed-toe flats peeking out from underneath.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, mixed-use developments were often large-scale structures housing offices, flats, and retail spaces all under one roof.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Since Austen’s death in 1817, the cottage had been split into flats and fallen into disrepair, though Darnell was determined to save it.
—Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Flats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flats. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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