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noun

Definition of blendnext
as in mix
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton

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blend

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verb

ˈblend How to pronounce blend (audio)
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter

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as in to match
to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug

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How is the word blend different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of blend are amalgamate, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can amalgamate take the place of blend?

While in some cases nearly identical to blend, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use coalesce instead of blend?

Although the words coalesce and blend have much in common, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When might commingle be a better fit than blend?

The words commingle and blend can be used in similar contexts, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

Where would fuse be a reasonable alternative to blend?

The meanings of fuse and blend largely overlap; however, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can merge be used instead of blend?

The synonyms merge and blend are sometimes interchangeable, but merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When is mingle a more appropriate choice than blend?

In some situations, the words mingle and blend are roughly equivalent. However, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace blend?

The words mix and blend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

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Recent Examples of blend
Noun
One particularly innovative look from spring-summer 2026 is a brown and cream plaid jacket that visually reads as a cashmere-linen blend but is in fact knitted from thin strips of leather. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025 The animation is flawless and the voice cast, including Dom DeLuise and Derek Jacobi, is note-perfect, but NIMH is most notable for its skillful blend of adventure yarn and emotional family drama, a combination rendered with expert care. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
For example, Australia features the iconic scenery from Uluru, while Costa Rica blends a mix of coffee beans with other landmarks. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 With organic, contemporary aesthetics that blend indoors and out, Amanvari’s Casitas at an elevated height command sweeping views of the Sea of Cortéz, the Sierra de la Laguna mountains and the ever-changing skies of the East Cape. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blend
  1. mix
  2. combine
  3. match
  4. mixture
  5. integrate
  6. correlate
  7. amalgamation
  8. merge
Noun
  • Expect a lively mix of chef demos, book signings, brunch-style tastings, and conversation with some of the region’s most influential women.
    — Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The world leaders will be joined by a mix of senior cabinet members, royals, diplomats and business leaders.
    — Amanda Castro Hannah Parry Shane Croucher Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The country now surpasses the cocaine production of South American countries Peru and Bolivia combined.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of combine
Verb
  • The long silhouette with trumpet hems that ended mid-calf continued throughout the collection — as skirts worn with blouson coats, as dresses with matching flyaway scarves and ties, and as trench coats.
    — Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Single tickets sold California, Iowa, Maryland and Massachusetts matched all five numbers except for the Powerball worth $1 million each.
    — Chris Sims, IndyStar, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of match
Noun
  • Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • There’s some good advice on how to integrate the Infinity Stones into tabletop stories.
    — Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Grok is what happens when a mercurical man of tremendous wealth and influence builds one of the world’s most powerful AI models and then integrates it into a major social-media platform that has become, under his direction, a hub for white supremacy.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of correlate
Noun
  • Haint is an amalgamation of a lot of things that keep me up at night.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Longo is known for his photorealistic paintings and drawings, but many of his works are an amalgamation of images real, imagined, and tweaked.
    — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With masses equivalent to millions or even billions of suns, supermassive black holes are too massive to have been born from dying stars; instead, it is theorized that they are created when smaller black holes collide and merge, and a chain of progressively larger and larger mergers.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of merge

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