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.

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What ultimately made our list were options that prioritized function (including essential qualities like ergonomic designs for back support and adjustable heights to get your footing), while being streamlined enough to blend in with a stylish workspace. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025 In the first movie, audiences met the Parrs, a family of superheroes trying to blend in with everyday life, before the rise of a villain forces them all back into action. Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Looking to his reputation as a hard-working and brilliant designer, Anderson surely has the ability to blend in with the Dior DNA, juggling its strong heritage and codes, and placing the house in good stead for a revival. Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025 Outside, white-stucco landscape walls blend in with the Mediterranean-style houses that dot the neighborhood. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 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 14 Nov. 2025.

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