How to Use flannel in a Sentence

flannel

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  • He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
  • The flannel on one side and the fleece on the other combine to keep you even warmer.
    — Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The fleece side is thick and cozy, while the velvety flannel top has a nice shine.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Just keep in mind that like many flannel sheets, these are on the heavy and thick side.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The nude body was wrapped in a cheap flannel blanket in a box for a JC Penney Co. bassinet.
    — Robert Moran The Philadelphia Inquirer (tns), al, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The wind twirls his hair across his forehead, nudges open the collar of his flannel shirt.
    — Jessica Leon, EW.com, 21 June 2023
  • Keep scrolling to check out the best flannel shirts at Amazon for under $35.
    — Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The flannel fleece blanket is perfect for a cozy vibe all year around.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The driver wore a Batman mask with gray flannel and khakis.
    — Elizabeth Sander, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Adults can throw on some overalls or jeans, flannel shirts, boots, and straw hats.
    — Deborah Way, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • And, of course, it can be styled with an oversized flannel or cardigan to stay cozy at the airport.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Check out our guides to the best bathrobes for women and best flannel pajamas.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Affleck wore dark denim jeans and a blue and black flannel shirt over a smokey blue t-shirt.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Swap out your cotton or flannel sheets for silky satin.
    — Laura Berman, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • Don't miss out on a winter-ready flannel sleep shirt and matching pants.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2023
  • These blankets are thin, but made of cotton flannel for a cozy feel.
    — Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Act fast to save on flannel, satin, and knit pajamas now.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Next was a box of men’s flannel shirts, then, over time, more than 20 other random items.
    — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2024
  • In winter, flannel shirts become the default shirts to wear.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Irving wears a flannel shirt, its sleeves rolled up, and glasses.
    — Amos Barshad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2022
  • In one photo, a woman in a flannel shirt stood over the bodies and looked down, holding her hand to her mouth.
    — Eric Nagourney, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Swift wore loose-fitting flannel, styling her hair in a simple braid.
    — Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Grab soft, stretchy, and lightweight satin pj's in the iconic pink stripe or cozy flannels in leopard print.
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Stefani stunned in a strapless green gown, while Shelton wore a red flannel shirt and jeans.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Shlubby flannel shirts, faded denim, and white T-shirts were among the first few looks.
    — Max Berlinger, Town & Country, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Make your bed with natural fibers like linen and cotton to keep cool and stay away from flannel.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The full coverage set is ideal for the colder months, but won’t give you night sweats like flannel might.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Even the best fleece and flannel blankets are known to pill, so use a depiller to keep them looking their best, Blundell says.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Take your band tee and layer it over a turtleneck, under a flannel shirt, and tucked into a pair of mom jeans.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to check out more fall flannels under $35 Amazon.
    — Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023

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