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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Photo by Jason Miller / Getty Images Despite his best efforts to simply blend in, attention continues to follow him.
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Many pointed out Markle’s past comments about having to wear neutral tones as a working member of the royal family as a way to blend in.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
What ultimately made our list were options that prioritized function (including essential qualities like ergonomic designs for back support and adjustable heights to get your footing), while being streamlined enough to blend in with a stylish workspace.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
In the first movie, audiences met the Parrs, a family of superheroes trying to blend in with everyday life, before the rise of a villain forces them all back into action.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Many pointed out Markle’s past comments about having to wear neutral tones as a working member of the royal family as a way to blend in.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025
What ultimately made our list were options that prioritized function (including essential qualities like ergonomic designs for back support and adjustable heights to get your footing), while being streamlined enough to blend in with a stylish workspace.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
In the first movie, audiences met the Parrs, a family of superheroes trying to blend in with everyday life, before the rise of a villain forces them all back into action.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.
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