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

Lodise may move off shortstop and blend in with the rest of Detroit’s upper-level infield depth, which are bat-first. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026

For a burst of fresh flavor, blend in some orange or lemon zest. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026

Novella was designed to blend in with the library and being surrounded by book by having an outdoorsy, camp aesthetic. — Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

The LaunchAgent uses an Apple-like name, which can make the entry blend in during a quick inspection. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for blend in

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