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.
Examples of blend in in a Sentence
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More than 70 vintners and growers cultivate grapes on its 5,000 acres of vines, which produce some of the foremost Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends in existence.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Its members now fight in smaller groups, with bands of a dozen or less attacking Israeli forces and then hiding in the rubble, darting into the remaining tunnels, or blending in with the civilian population.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Depending on the siding and trim color combination, trim can provide an unexpected pop of color, blend in with your siding, or make your front door stand out.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
The firm had the door painted the same pale blue as the wall and added a baseboard molding so it all but blends in.
—Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Several generations of border wall cut through the area – with older barriers blending in with the vegetation, and newer structures shooting up toward the sky like the spine of a giant beast resting on the steep mountains.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
The coffee shop is designed to serve commuters and workers of the dynamic business district surrounding Liverpool Street station, offering pastries and a variety of Nespresso blends in hot and cold formats, including latte, cappuccino and americano.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
There are nine shades to choose from, and all of them blend in easily.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Like with her other projects, Colter pulled inspiration from her surroundings: The main lodge and cabins were built with wood and native stone to blend in with the natural beauty of the area.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Its members now fight in smaller groups, with bands of a dozen or less attacking Israeli forces and then hiding in the rubble, darting into the remaining tunnels, or blending in with the civilian population.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Depending on the siding and trim color combination, trim can provide an unexpected pop of color, blend in with your siding, or make your front door stand out.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
The firm had the door painted the same pale blue as the wall and added a baseboard molding so it all but blends in.
—Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Several generations of border wall cut through the area – with older barriers blending in with the vegetation, and newer structures shooting up toward the sky like the spine of a giant beast resting on the steep mountains.
—Rosa Flores, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
The coffee shop is designed to serve commuters and workers of the dynamic business district surrounding Liverpool Street station, offering pastries and a variety of Nespresso blends in hot and cold formats, including latte, cappuccino and americano.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
There are nine shades to choose from, and all of them blend in easily.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024
Like with her other projects, Colter pulled inspiration from her surroundings: The main lodge and cabins were built with wood and native stone to blend in with the natural beauty of the area.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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