blend in
phrasal verb
blended in; blending in; blends in
1
: to look like things nearby
The fish settles on the sandy ocean bottom where it blends in perfectly.
2
: to look like one belongs with a particular group
She tried to blend in by dressing like the other girls.
—often + withI've always found it difficult to blend in with my peers.
3
: to add (something) to a mixture or substance and mix it thoroughly
Mix the first three ingredients together, then blend in the cream.
Blend the white paint in last.
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Claiming a 2010 ‘vintage’ implies all whiskies blended in were distilled that year, but the blend also includes some precious Port Ellen according to the Douglas Laing website, which was not in operation in 2010…regardless this should still be good value for money.
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Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The new artwork is large enough for the wall space but subtle thanks to a light color palette that blends in with the wall.
—Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
While viscose presents some limitations in denim—particularly around strength retention after intensive laundry processes—it can still be used effectively in denim fabrics when blended in smaller proportions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025
Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake blends in cookies and funnel cake crunch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The new artwork is large enough for the wall space but subtle thanks to a light color palette that blends in with the wall.
—Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
While viscose presents some limitations in denim—particularly around strength retention after intensive laundry processes—it can still be used effectively in denim fabrics when blended in smaller proportions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025
Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake blends in cookies and funnel cake crunch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for blend in
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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