FLANNEL Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

flannel

noun

ˈfla-nᵊl

Definition of flannel

British

as in butter

excessive praise the one cabinet minister who never resorts to flannel—he always tells it like it is

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as in garbage

language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense the first serious book about the British royal family that wasn't just flannel

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Recent Examples of flannel This peak Millennial era was a mix of hipster and bohemian aesthetic, with skinny jeans, flannel shirts, flowy lace dresses, oversized felt hats, and combat boots or TOMS Shoes (Hey, remember those? — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2026 Shop more plaid flannels and flare jeans inspired by Joanna Gaines below. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Luckily, there are plenty of breathable, lightweight and comfortable pajamas available for men that still have that cozy, classic feel of a flannel pajama but tailored for warmer weather. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Forest Service officials, their patience having long evaporated, arrived in force, handcuffing and hauling the occupiers out by the yokes of their flannels, then bulldozing the camp. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flannel

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Noun

Gelato is churned more slowly than ice cream, giving it a dense, almost taffy-like chewy texture.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Adam evoked the image of stretching taffy.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Definition of taffy

Noun

William Gottlieb’s suit also notes that Urban Zen hosts catered gatherings that generate food garbage, therefore creating fodder for the rats.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Once on the first floor, state police found that this area of the home was also cluttered with various things as well as large black garbage bags filled with unknown items, the search warrant said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of garbage

Noun

Told that imitation is the highest form of flattery, Steele guffaws.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Scam Buster is a bot that will reply to scammers in your inbox, placating them with the same social engineering tactics that scammers use, such as impersonation, flattery, and urgent messaging.

— Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of flattery

Noun

Statham, who turned 59 this summer and is still in incredible shape, performs on his usual high-octane, no-time-for-nonsense level.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
The nonsense began last year as a stunt tied to a cryptocurrency group, but more recently has been linked to groups protesting league policies.

— Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonsense

Noun

People should wash any skin that comes into contact with the slurry with water and soft soap, before using a hand cream to avoid dryness and cracking.

— Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2024
Founder and creative director Joy Cho’s lifestyle brand offers whimsical products, spanning bandages to soft soap, as well as regular editorial content online.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2021

Definition of soft soap

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