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 + 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

These boats sail largely undetected with only the top of the craft visible — often painted, researchers say, in steely blues and grays to blend in with the stormy Atlantic waves and evade surveillance efforts. —Simon Owen , Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Some Americans have long felt that people from certain parts of the world can never really blend in. —Laurie Kellman, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025

These shoes are great for indoor terrain as well, as they can be styled as a cute chunky combat boot that will blend in seamlessly with your winter wardrobe. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025

This one features a wood construction, with a wood grain surface and crisp white finish that can effortlessly blend in with a variety of furnishings and decor. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for blend in

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