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 + 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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The agents in Sunday’s raid were dressed in Chihuahua State Investigative Agency uniforms to blend in with Mexican officials, said people familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.
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Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The pop star turned fashion designer, 52, went to celebrity hairstylist Ken Pavés to touch up her balayage with a warm honey blonde hue blended in with her natural brunette color.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Color is thoughtfully woven into the design using all-natural vegetable dyes, but the earthy palette is still neutral enough to blend in with both vibrant or muted color schemes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
For Bardstown Bourbon Company’s release, the distillery blended together three bourbons aged for nine and 10 years, and then finished the blend in 10 garryana barrels for ten months.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
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Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The pop star turned fashion designer, 52, went to celebrity hairstylist Ken Pavés to touch up her balayage with a warm honey blonde hue blended in with her natural brunette color.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Color is thoughtfully woven into the design using all-natural vegetable dyes, but the earthy palette is still neutral enough to blend in with both vibrant or muted color schemes.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
For Bardstown Bourbon Company’s release, the distillery blended together three bourbons aged for nine and 10 years, and then finished the blend in 10 garryana barrels for ten months.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for blend in
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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