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

It is painted in a bespoke dark green meant to blend in with the landscape of its namesake state. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

The ones who blend in so seamlessly (despite the thick accents of some)? — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Its stainless steel design effortlessly blends in with other kitchen appliances. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Their plans are open this week, other than driving from Iowa to Alabama, where Freddy plans to blend in with locals again. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for blend in

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