BLENDS Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

blends 1 of 2

noun

plural of blend

as in mixes

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton

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blends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blend

as in combines

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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to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug

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Recent Examples of blends

Noun

State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie. —

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion. —

Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026 State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie. —

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The South Dakota Republican also urged Congress to eliminate the requirement to switch between winter and summer gasoline blends. —

David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026 State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie. —

ABC News, 12 May 2026 Directed by Kevin Lewis (Willy’s Wonderland), the film blends comedy, action and horror into a Christmas story. —

Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 May 2026 Mom’s Day blends so well into the May springtime, thus inviting a conversation with the genius and mystery of creation. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026 In many cases, simpler formulas are more effective than products loaded with proprietary blends. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026

Verb

This one blends apple and pear for sweetness and texture. —

Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026 The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026 Spanning just shy of 7,000 square feet, the oceanfront pad offers five bedrooms and seven bathrooms across two floors and seamlessly blends classic and contemporary features. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 Juneau blends towering glaciers, the Tongass National Forest and rich Indigenous culture. —

Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026 The film is a stop-motion animation feature that blends deadpan wit and surreal situations into a reflection on existential whiplash. —

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 May 2026 The country’s approach blends medical-grade skincare with lifestyle wellness rather than emphasizing surgical procedures. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 Built atop ancient pre-Columbian sites—such as Huaca Pucllana (a pre-Inca religious shrine), located in the center of the Miraflores neighborhood—the city blends deep Indigenous pasts with colonial and modern influences. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026 India is emerging as a destination for holistic beauty tourism that blends Ayurvedic wellness retreats — including Ananda in the Himalayas and Kerala coastal centers — with modern cosmetic clinics in Mumbai and Delhi. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026

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Saint-Gobain reports their 3D printing mixes now achieve more than 49% lower CO₂ than regular mortar, and the Gemert bridge helped prove out these formulations.

— Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

— Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026