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

The new film focuses on the titular superhero, who made his way to Earth from the planet Krypton and grapples with his powers while blending in as journalist Clark Kent. —Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025

The brown wicker frame and neutral beige cushions will blend in with a variety of outdoor decor styles. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 May 2025

Its coloring looks pinkish orange up close but, from afar, almost seems to blend in with the surrounding rocks. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025

Masking Masking, or camouflaging, involves using non-autistic behaviors to blend in and appear more socially acceptable. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for blend in

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