as in mixes
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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as in combines
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 correlates
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blends
Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
For Spring/Summer 2027, mills created blends with linen, giving a luxe touch to jeans.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The formula blends niacinamide, resveratrol, and plant extracts to help soothe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The formula blends squalane, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils to soften dry patches and support elasticity, while rosehip and evening primrose oils bring omegas and antioxidants that help brighten and smooth the look of mature skin over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Both have a super breathable, water-repellant shell made of 20-denier nylon blends that move with the body and brush off snow and light sleet.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The predominance of solids was evident also in the Mantero collection, where high-shine blends dominated by silk were plied into double satins in rich and shimmering tones such as violet, Majorelle blue and fiery red.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Plus, check out more citrus-floral blends below.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
For his standup act, Bellamy blends conversational storytelling with observational humor, often drawing on his background in music and pop culture.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
An eclectic living room successfully blends various styles by using a consistent color palette.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Believed to be the first French-style tapas café of its kind in Northeast Florida, this cozy new spot blends small bites, wine culture and creative energy into an experience that’s more about lingering than rushing.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
The image, known as the rebel loon, blends the outline of a loon with the familiar rebellion emblem.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The project blends horror, comedy and social commentary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The lamp also forms the heart of the Sleepal Sleep System, which blends physical sensing, AI coaching and environmental adjustments to support long-term sleep health.
—Sleepal, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Finally, The Theory of Spice, directed by Gilly Barnes for the Yogi Foundation, blends art, music, and supply-chain transparency into a three-chapter visual poem.
—Jordan P. Kelley, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
For Spring/Summer 2027, mills created blends with linen, giving a luxe touch to jeans.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The formula blends niacinamide, resveratrol, and plant extracts to help soothe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The formula blends squalane, jojoba, and sunflower seed oils to soften dry patches and support elasticity, while rosehip and evening primrose oils bring omegas and antioxidants that help brighten and smooth the look of mature skin over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Both have a super breathable, water-repellant shell made of 20-denier nylon blends that move with the body and brush off snow and light sleet.
—Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The predominance of solids was evident also in the Mantero collection, where high-shine blends dominated by silk were plied into double satins in rich and shimmering tones such as violet, Majorelle blue and fiery red.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Plus, check out more citrus-floral blends below.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The scent blends matcha with fig and bitter orange, grounded by sesame, cedarwood, and vetiver.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
For his standup act, Bellamy blends conversational storytelling with observational humor, often drawing on his background in music and pop culture.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
An eclectic living room successfully blends various styles by using a consistent color palette.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
Believed to be the first French-style tapas café of its kind in Northeast Florida, this cozy new spot blends small bites, wine culture and creative energy into an experience that’s more about lingering than rushing.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
The image, known as the rebel loon, blends the outline of a loon with the familiar rebellion emblem.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The project blends horror, comedy and social commentary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The lamp also forms the heart of the Sleepal Sleep System, which blends physical sensing, AI coaching and environmental adjustments to support long-term sleep health.
—Sleepal, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Finally, The Theory of Spice, directed by Gilly Barnes for the Yogi Foundation, blends art, music, and supply-chain transparency into a three-chapter visual poem.
—Jordan P. Kelley, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
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Sucesso delivers tighter mixes of fiercer tracks with mixing that ignores the easiest blend or chop in favor of more difficult but rewarding options.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Breeds commonly seen in Milwaukee – such as pit bull mixes, cane corsos and mastiffs – can’t tolerate more than 15 minutes in freezing weather.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.—
Erica Van Buren,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The natural sugars of beet juice lower the freezing point of water, allowing salt mixtures to work at much lower temperatures and preventing refreezing, while also helping salt stick to the road longer.—
Jeff Martin,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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How to Recycle Batteries Different batteries are made using different mixtures of chemical elements and metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and silver, while others may contain cobalt, lithium, and graphite that are treated as critical minerals by the United States Geological Survey.—
Katherine Gallagher,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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Unlike standard credentials that often rely on one-time exams, this new system integrates directly with the software tools themselves.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The system also integrates virtual reality.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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This region is associated with the base of the M87* jet and corresponds with the southern arm of another jet seen in radio waves.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But while gold was the highest-value good that attracted much of the attention, particularly from outside Africa, the routes also carried other items that were valued at the time, including glass beads, ceramics, and copper alloys.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Early tests on other metals and alloys found similar reversals in strength behavior when deformation rates become extreme.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Valentine’s Day campaign builds on an existing visual language that merges Mac’s legacy with Eloquii’s fashion-forward, size-inclusive approach.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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