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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The room is small and enclosed, which means paint is not a huge investment and the space doesn't necessarily need to blend in with the surrounding rooms.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025
Others prefer to blend in with more subtle timepieces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 July 2025
Stop using the most valuable real estate on your profile to blend in.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Now, Vrabel brings an experienced and established group that also blends in younger coaches with time spent in a variety of schemes.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 23 July 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025
Others prefer to blend in with more subtle timepieces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 July 2025
Stop using the most valuable real estate on your profile to blend in.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Now, Vrabel brings an experienced and established group that also blends in younger coaches with time spent in a variety of schemes.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 23 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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