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as in mixing
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter
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as in correlating
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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as in flowing
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as in merging
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Recent Examples of blending
Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Made with mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carménère, the stunning Quintessa 2022 is a shining example of the dual arts of grape farming and expert blending.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Today’s globalization accelerates cultural blending in countless ways.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s a lot more blending involved in the pro’s technique.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Even the music is a blending of the old and new.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
In keeping with the recent blending, top YouTube channel proprietor Deestroying was part of the broadcast crew, and alternate telecasts and watch parties also involved YouTube personalities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Guests can also sign up for wine blending.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Dynamic pigment technology is at play here, making sure the hues layer on in an even and harmonious way (thereby sparing you from having to do any blending yourself).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Roast the squash before blending to bring out a natural sweetness.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
That short showed off Blanchart’s penchant for blending horror, comedy and romance reminiscent of early Edgar Wright.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Fashion has come a long way with blending comfort and style.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Rankings for the Top Movie Songs chart are based on song and film data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of August 2025.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The drama, set in a remote borderland town, traces the lives of locals grappling with history’s lingering shadows, blending Zhang’s trademark lyricism with a stark social critique.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Our opportunity lies within blending AI, design, domain expertise, and the human sciences.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This blending of politics, entertainment and personal identity reflects a hybrid media environment in which symbols drawn from fandom gain power.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Made with mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Carménère, the stunning Quintessa 2022 is a shining example of the dual arts of grape farming and expert blending.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Zacapa Created under the watchful eye of Lorena Vásquez, one of the few female master blenders in the business, Zacapa is a Guatemalan rum brand known for a unique blending and distilling process that sets it apart from the rest.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Today’s globalization accelerates cultural blending in countless ways.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s a lot more blending involved in the pro’s technique.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Even the music is a blending of the old and new.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
In keeping with the recent blending, top YouTube channel proprietor Deestroying was part of the broadcast crew, and alternate telecasts and watch parties also involved YouTube personalities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Guests can also sign up for wine blending.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
Castlecore Castlecore continues to enchant Pinterest users, blending medieval fantasy with mystical, whimsical elements.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Dynamic pigment technology is at play here, making sure the hues layer on in an even and harmonious way (thereby sparing you from having to do any blending yourself).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Roast the squash before blending to bring out a natural sweetness.
—Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
That short showed off Blanchart’s penchant for blending horror, comedy and romance reminiscent of early Edgar Wright.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Fashion has come a long way with blending comfort and style.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Rankings for the Top Movie Songs chart are based on song and film data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of August 2025.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
The drama, set in a remote borderland town, traces the lives of locals grappling with history’s lingering shadows, blending Zhang’s trademark lyricism with a stark social critique.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blending
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The first video work in the series, Ready Mix, 2021, follows the strangely hypnotic rumble of cement production at an Idaho mixing plant, from sand to finished block.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the unique colors are great for standing out at the gym or mixing into your capsule wardrobe; throw on an oversized hoodie or a denim jacket for an easy off-duty outfit.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, sometimes, the right play happens for the correlating gossip.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Clennon reprised the role nearly a decade later on Once and Again, marking the rare appearance of the same character on two series that are not spinoffs or directly correlating properties.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The composition has many hallmarks of surrealism, including dream logic – the strange, flowing and often illogical progression of images reflecting the unpredictable nature of dreams – metamorphosis and psychic ambiguity.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s not a sharp angle to be found on the exterior, just smooth flowing lines from the extended hood to the high-rise rear wing (though this now-iconic feature was optional).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Venus enters Libra on the 13th and the New Moon follows on the 21st, lighting up your sector of intimacy, merging, and emotional contracts.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any disruptions in the merging of the SDF into the Syrian state raises the risk of an ISIS resurgence.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The answer against Florida and Missouri was McConkey, who had his two best games of the year, combining for 13 catches and 230 yards.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Contributions from dancer Elena Toupalidou, poet Lily Ashley, chef Dalad Kambhu and others distilled the brand’s archive into eight life chapters, combining creativity, perception and craft.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two years after the Golden State Valkyries paid $50 million as a league expansion fee, the three franchises set to enter into the league in 2028, 2029 and 2030 were announced with a corresponding $250 million expansion fee.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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This successor to the superb Ghost of Tsushima enhances the action with new weapon-swapping mechanics and a better integration of quests with exploration.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Down Chestnut Street, Taylor leads clients through the history of Central and Louisville’s school integration efforts through busing, followed by information about the Western Branch Library, the YMCA in the former Knights of Pythias building and the historic Chestnut Street Baptist Church.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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It’s command structure also transcends traditional nation-state borders by integrating Iranian, Lebanese and Iraqi commanders.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Blending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blending. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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