blended also blent
ˈblent 
; blending
; blending
1
: mix
especially
: to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished
2
: to prepare by thoroughly intermingling different varieties or grades
1
a
: to mingle intimately or unobtrusively
b
: to combine into an integrated whole
2
: to produce a harmonious effect
1
: something produced by blending: such as
a
: a product prepared by blending
b
: a word (such as brunch) produced by combining other words or parts of words
2
: a group of two or more consecutive consonants that begin a syllable
Synonyms
Examples of blend in a Sentence
Verb
The music blends traditional and modern melodies.
She blends psychology and crime in her new novel.
Noun
a blend of cream and eggs
a blend of traditional and modern melodies
Recent Examples on the Web
Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
The Houston rager used his creative vision to blend the worlds of collegiate sports with streetwear for a merchandise run that includes snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewnecks and backpacks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
Aesthetics and Design: Aesthetically pleasing designs that blend seamlessly with your workspace decor elevate your office environment's overall look and feel.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
One of the most iconic film franchises of the past quarter-century, The Matrix blended old-school martial arts and action-movie fundamentals with a philosophical understanding of how the growing digital world would affect us all.
—Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Investigating semi-permanent color that will blend with gray hairs is a good way to keep your color as low-maintenance as possible.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2024
In the culinary world, IBM's Chef Watson has assisted in creating unique Easter recipes that blend traditional ingredients with unexpected flavors, all optimized for health and sustainability.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Add strawberries and food coloring (if desired); beat until blended.
Beat cream and juice at medium speed until foamy; increase speed to medium-high, and slowly add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Moving back and forth in time, Piazza smoothly blends a mystery deep into the heart of a page-turning family chronicle.
—Karen MacPherson, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The classic utility design stands out from other resort wear, while the woven organic cotton and linen blend fabric is so luxurious.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, wild rice blend and stock.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
The smoothie is available now through April 8, and is made with bananas, wild blueberries, apples, blueberry juice blend, white grape lemon juice blend, protein blend and blue spirulina, a blue-green algae powder.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
The blend of idealism and hedonism gestures toward one last aspect of the exhibition — its lightness of spirit — which is captured as well in a photograph of the Bowl chair from the cover of Interiors magazine in 1953, reprinted on the show’s object label.
—Michael Kimmelman Clement Pascal, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Paredes added that Arizona recently made the switch to a summer gas blend, which costs about 10 to 15 cents per gallon.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
An elegant copper roaster parked in the shop's front bay window churns out the store's custom blends, including a popular one with Ethiopian beans named after that baby brother: The Benjamin.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024
On Across the River of Stars, Beachwood Sparks partnered with producer Chris Robinson to return to the blend of twangy psychedelia and dreamy melodies they’re known for.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
Other opinions blend the personal and the political.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
The Houston rager used his creative vision to blend the worlds of collegiate sports with streetwear for a merchandise run that includes snapback hats, hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, crewnecks and backpacks.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024
Aesthetics and Design: Aesthetically pleasing designs that blend seamlessly with your workspace decor elevate your office environment's overall look and feel.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
One of the most iconic film franchises of the past quarter-century, The Matrix blended old-school martial arts and action-movie fundamentals with a philosophical understanding of how the growing digital world would affect us all.
—Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Investigating semi-permanent color that will blend with gray hairs is a good way to keep your color as low-maintenance as possible.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2024
In the culinary world, IBM's Chef Watson has assisted in creating unique Easter recipes that blend traditional ingredients with unexpected flavors, all optimized for health and sustainability.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Add strawberries and food coloring (if desired); beat until blended.
Beat cream and juice at medium speed until foamy; increase speed to medium-high, and slowly add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Moving back and forth in time, Piazza smoothly blends a mystery deep into the heart of a page-turning family chronicle.
—Karen MacPherson, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
Noun
This smoothie is made with bananas, wild blueberries, apple blueberry juice blend, white grape lemon juice blend, protein blend, and blue spirulina (a nutrient-dense superfood made from blue-green algae).
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The classic utility design stands out from other resort wear, while the woven organic cotton and linen blend fabric is so luxurious.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, wild rice blend and stock.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
The smoothie is available now through April 8, and is made with bananas, wild blueberries, apples, blueberry juice blend, white grape lemon juice blend, protein blend and blue spirulina, a blue-green algae powder.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
The blend of idealism and hedonism gestures toward one last aspect of the exhibition — its lightness of spirit — which is captured as well in a photograph of the Bowl chair from the cover of Interiors magazine in 1953, reprinted on the show’s object label.
—Michael Kimmelman Clement Pascal, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Paredes added that Arizona recently made the switch to a summer gas blend, which costs about 10 to 15 cents per gallon.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
An elegant copper roaster parked in the shop's front bay window churns out the store's custom blends, including a popular one with Ethiopian beans named after that baby brother: The Benjamin.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024
On Across the River of Stars, Beachwood Sparks partnered with producer Chris Robinson to return to the blend of twangy psychedelia and dreamy melodies they’re known for.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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blend
1 of 2 verb1
: to mix thoroughly so that the things mixed cannot be recognized
2
: to shade into each other : merge
3
: harmonize sense 2
furniture that blends with the draperies
blend
2 of 2 noun1
: a thorough mixture
2
: a product (as coffee) prepared by blending
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