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

While luxury blends in denim may never enter the mainstream, their emergence highlights how the denim category continues to evolve. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Rooms Located on a picturesque row of colorful Victorian homes, Hotel Albatross blends in seamlessly with the historic architecture of Ocean Grove. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Xiang Architects Perched on Xianglushan's 22-m (72-ft)-high natural elevation spot, the Chenhu tower doesn't attempt to blend in with nature but make a statement in it. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

Greenery, such as trellises with vines or tall planters, looks natural in the yard and can blend in with your bins. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for blend in

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