as in carte blanche
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blank check
Busby stole more than $775 using the victim’s credit cards and a blank check, the district attorney’s office said.
—
Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
While endowments don’t serve as a blank check, schools can still pull from them in times of need.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
After Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan has an epic blank check.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
But Milei’s electoral mandate is not a blank check for his party’s agenda.
—María Victoria Murillo, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blank check
Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
While endowments don’t serve as a blank check, schools can still pull from them in times of need.
—Todd L. Pittinsky, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
After Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan has an epic blank check.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
But Milei’s electoral mandate is not a blank check for his party’s agenda.
—María Victoria Murillo, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blank check
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blank check
Noun
-
World champion Alysa Liu has developed such a good relationship with one of her favorite artists, Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir, that the American essentially has carte blanche to use her music in any programs.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Trump can apparently give himself and his friends carte blanche to commit crimes, while deeming anybody who opposes him a criminal.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
In the footage, Wang is moving slowly and supporting the child’s head and neck with his free hand.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Jan. 2026
-
As the pair held hands, Nicov chatted with Penn, who was smoking with his free hand.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blank check.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blank%20check. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
