BLANC Synonyms: 231 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'blank' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of blank are empty , vacant , vacuous , and void . While all these words mean "lacking contents which could or should be present," blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface. // a blank wall

Q: When could 'empty' be used to replace 'blank'?

Although the words empty and blank have much in common, empty suggests a complete absence of contents. // an empty bucket

Q: When can 'vacant' be used instead of 'blank'?

In some situations, the words vacant and blank are roughly equivalent. However, vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants. // a vacant apartment

Q: Where would 'vacuous' be a reasonable alternative to 'blank'?

The words vacuous and blank are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance. // a vacuous facial expression

Q: When would 'void' be a good substitute for 'blank'?

The meanings of void and blank largely overlap; however, void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine. // a statement void of meaning

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adjective

ˈblaŋk

Definition of blank

as in empty

not expressing any emotion the teacher knew no one was paying attention when she looked out and saw all those blank faces

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as in devoid

lacking contents that could or should be present the page of instructions actually turned out to be blank

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as in complete

having no exceptions or restrictions his blank refusal to even consider my request for an unpaid leave of absence

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blank

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noun

as in form

a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it handed him an employment blank to fill out

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as in emptiness

empty space a blank on the form for the patient's insurance policy number

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verb

as in to ignore

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How does the adjective blank contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of blank are empty, vacant, vacuous, and void. While all these words mean "lacking contents which could or should be present," blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface.

a blank wall

When could empty be used to replace blank?

Although the words empty and blank have much in common, empty suggests a complete absence of contents.

an empty bucket

When can vacant be used instead of blank?

In some situations, the words vacant and blank are roughly equivalent. However, vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants.

a vacant apartment

Where would vacuous be a reasonable alternative to blank?

The words vacuous and blank are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance.

a vacuous facial expression

When would void be a good substitute for blank?

The meanings of void and blank largely overlap; however, void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine.

a statement void of meaning

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Recent Examples of blank

Adjective

Create a dry-erase board on your desk top by using blank calendar and list pages, a glass topper, and dry erase markers. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 Some regions are heavily sampled while others remain almost blank on the map. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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Her brother, Tunji, fills in the British blanks for her, but life in Lagos was a time of playing on swings and watching her brother kick a ball with his friends. — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Roschelle left their headstone blank, unable to carve her new reality into stone. — Jessica Contrera, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Verb

Ohtani did not have his best stuff in the Dodgers’ 4-0 blanking over the Padres on Wednesday night. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Then three Atlanta relievers blanked Colorado for the final four innings. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blank

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Lush green grass isn’t possible in all areas of your yard, which is why groundcovers come in handy to fill in those empty spaces.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
More likely, the milk, eggs and seafood aisles will go empty in a hurry.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of empty

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The cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz north of Oman suffered a complete blackout, according to a report from the Marisks maritime risk management group.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Once their spring blooms are complete, Aggrey meticulously collects the seed pods from the clarkias, gilias and phacelias, processes the seeds and packages them for gifting before the subsequent spring.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

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The agency estimates about 30% of solo car trips each day could be done by walking, carpool or by some form of public transit.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Even when fit, the Swedish striker struggled to hit top form after arriving from Newcastle United for a Premier League-record £130m fee.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of form

Noun

Gone are the extended multi-part suites and intricate guitar workouts, replaced by slight, tender melodies engulfed in a striking emptiness.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
Years of waiting for his return were answered with disappointing emptiness, a frustration that could be permanent if McGregor never sets foot in another octagon.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of emptiness

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But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Where Raphael’s infant Christ is plump, acquiescent, docile, Cassatt’s children squirm, resist, and ignore authority.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignore

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Tense football games tend to leave fans in utter distress, but not John Cena.

— Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026
The violence of the newborn micrometeoroid's exile was followed by an epoch of utter silence, as its orbit was subtly influenced by the unseen forces of the solar system.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2026

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