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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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as in emptiness
empty space
a blank on the form for the patient's insurance policy number
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as in to ignore
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Recent Examples of blank
Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The Frank Thomas No-Name card, printed when Thomas was not remotely a chase card, has a blank space where his name should be.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 25 Jan. 2026
Renee Nicole Good did not choose to die and leave her children — that choice was made by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot into her car, point blank.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
Two box-office smashes that once seemed like guarantees, meanwhile, are absent from Best Picture, namely Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good; the sequel to last year’s Oscar-winning Wicked blanked entirely this year.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The fewer personal touches in a room, the better, so that designers could highlight their work and provide a blank canvas on which potential clients could project their own lifestyles and aspirations.
—Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The Frank Thomas No-Name card, printed when Thomas was not remotely a chase card, has a blank space where his name should be.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Beth Israel Lahey Health has long been the state’s second-largest hospital system, the second biggest employer, the second most fill-in-the-blank.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 25 Jan. 2026
Renee Nicole Good did not choose to die and leave her children — that choice was made by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot into her car, point blank.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Sailors limited Mater Dei to a 2 for 9 effort on the power play, blanked the Monarchs in the third period and held the Trinity League team scoreless for almost 10 1/2 minutes during one stretch.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
Two box-office smashes that once seemed like guarantees, meanwhile, are absent from Best Picture, namely Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good; the sequel to last year’s Oscar-winning Wicked blanked entirely this year.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blank
Adjective
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Sage Hill has been trying to knock off Mater Dei for years and come up empty.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The UConn athletic department acted fast after coach Dan Hurley – and Georgetown coach Ed Cooley – commented on the lack of enthusiasm from the home crowd and some empty seats at men’s basketball games this season.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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That devoid ingredient hindered things exponentially.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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Wellness travelers, style mavens and creative types, will love the hotel’s spa-like vibe (not to mention its actual, 25,000-square-foot spa, complete with a spacious gym and indoor heated pool), contemporary design, and attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rivera’s cousin, Shyann Camacho, 26, told the Daily News that the killing came as a complete shock.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first item is already down on paper in the form of Team Netherlands’ World Baseball Classic roster.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The notices would also need to have a simple, easy-to-find protest form.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For them, mental emptiness leads to physical clarity.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The rich 35mm frames are captured with a stillness that emphasizes the haunting emptiness around the characters.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Roughly a year after his initial declaration, observers inside and outside the industry said networks had mostly ignored Jackson, and that little had changed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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All three were in jeopardy before the fire, and more so after, with thousands of lots vacant and local businesses on life support.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Apparently per a more recent 2022 General Assembly language amendment, vacant farmland qualifies for an ERA.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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For those captains and their countries, anything less than outright victory is an utter failure.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Blank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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