blend in

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 + with

I'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

Recent Examples on the Web

The artists have sought to blend in to El Capiro and the neighborhood. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

Rounds said the La Grange apartments are inconspicuous and blend in to the larger community. —Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

These classic storage items are built with simple aesthetics from the clear packaging that blends in contemporary and traditional settings. —Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026

The treats pack the drink’s 23-flavor blend in the candy’s classic shape. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for blend in

• tendon