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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Type: Stick Finish: Natural Finish How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Two mediums, metal and sustainably sourced mango wood, are blended in this surprisingly functional piece.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
One toad has a sandy brown body that seems to blend in with the surrounding rock.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
The weightless formula comes in four shades and blends in seamlessly, which is why celebs like Hailey Bieber swear by it.
—Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 6 Feb. 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Two mediums, metal and sustainably sourced mango wood, are blended in this surprisingly functional piece.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
One toad has a sandy brown body that seems to blend in with the surrounding rock.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
The weightless formula comes in four shades and blends in seamlessly, which is why celebs like Hailey Bieber swear by it.
—Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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