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

Perhaps intrepid folks were throwing on gowns and trying to blend in with the walking invitees? —Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026

Airy, minimalist interiors blend in with the environment. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026

That’s because in the winter, refiners blend in more additives that optimize fuel for cold weather. —Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026

For a thinner consistency, blend in 1 tablespoon of water at a time. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026

Rhymes for blend in

• tendon