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

View gallery - 4 images Exploring the underwater world requires robots that can move as naturally as fish and, ideally, blend in as much as possible. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

The photos show a full look at the upcoming Deep Royal Blue/Black colorway, which also blends in portions of light ice blue and infrared accents. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Some brands blend in other winter squashes, which is legal under FDA labeling rules. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Some brands blend in other winter squashes, which is legal under federal labeling rules. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for blend in

• tendon