blank slate

noun

Examples of blank slate in a Sentence

She viewed her students as blank slates, just waiting to be filled with knowledge.
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Valuing a lack of excess is often associated with minimalism, but can apply to anyone who needs a blank slate to calm their senses. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 For first-year coach Sturm, Khusnutdinov was a blank slate. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 Scouts aren’t starting with a blank slate. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Over in Britain, scones are tender and flaky, round, and are usually more of a blank slate flavor-wise…although mix-ins may make an appearance. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blank slate

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blank slate was in 1886

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“Blank slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blank%20slate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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