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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Natural colored twine blends in quite well with the foliage, mulch, and flowers.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
The rooms themselves are full of personality, with brights colors blending in with great woodwork, cheerful artwork, and modern furniture.
—George Koutsakis, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Working with new producers, Tony Berg and Will Maclellan, instead of longtime cohort Pierre Marchand, she’s also fashioned an album that adheres to her trademark sound but blends in elements of light funk and country.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Now head northeast to Memphis, birthplace of rock ‘n roll and some rockin’ pork ribs slathered in a sauce with sweet and sour notes, blended in pitch perfect harmony.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
The rooms themselves are full of personality, with brights colors blending in with great woodwork, cheerful artwork, and modern furniture.
—George Koutsakis, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Working with new producers, Tony Berg and Will Maclellan, instead of longtime cohort Pierre Marchand, she’s also fashioned an album that adheres to her trademark sound but blends in elements of light funk and country.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Now head northeast to Memphis, birthplace of rock ‘n roll and some rockin’ pork ribs slathered in a sauce with sweet and sour notes, blended in pitch perfect harmony.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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