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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 In terms of accessories, Bottega Veneta’s slip-on flats and Gucci’s triple horsebit corset belts have It-item energy. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Breathable sneakers, flats, and slip-ons hit the sweet spot, offering enough coverage for the flight without weighing you down in warmer weather. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2026 Dior’s charm letter T-strap sandal, the patchwork bandanna flats at Celine, and Loewe’s super soft new fold-over bag in spearmint. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 Among the most significant changes the report recommends are allowing four-flats as a default on residential lots instead of the current system, where most of the city only allows single-family homes. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Heels, flats, and sneakers in this shade are shaping up to be an irresistible way to brighten up a dark winter outfit. — Nuria Luis, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026 This pair from Project Cloud has all the best features of your favorite sneakers and flats in one. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

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apartments

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Karademas said that construction of the East Bank apartments is a sign the city is moving in a good direction.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Residents who lived in separate apartments in the house stood outside, according to the Culpeper Police Department.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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