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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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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
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“Blank slate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blank%20slate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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