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

Their ends were also the most natural-looking and blended in best with the rest of my hair, whereas some others look more blunt and fake. —Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025

They’re designed to be swiped, tapped, and blended in seconds. —Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025

Because of their petite size and dark coloring, these snakes can easily hide or blend in with the landscape. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025

Spread the basil-salt blend in a thin layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025

Rhymes for blend in

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