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flats

noun

plural of flat, chiefly British

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 Members can access discounts on walking sandals, comfortable flats, and slip-on sneakers. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 When my performance of Birthright ended, a group of three 20-something women in short shorts and ballet flats stood in the courtyard to dissect the play. — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 Mix shades of chocolate, tan, chestnut, and mocha for the rest of your look to complement your flats. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026 If starting thyme from seed indoors, Shanahan recommends seeding in flats or takeout containers with drainage holes to save space and maintain even moisture. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Styled with a suede coat, relaxed jeans, and Tabi flats, this look proves the playful accessory isn’t just for summer. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Another transitional wardrobe must-have is a pair of ballet flats — at least according to A-listers and shopping writers. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators alleged Couch didn’t take his boat to the bridge to try and free them while a commercial flats fishing guide rescued the family. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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apartments

Noun

In the decades since, front-row real estate has transformed into high-tech mini-apartments.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The city of Chicago recently pursued a worthy effort to build affordable apartments on the West Side.

— Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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