blends 1 of 2

plural of blend

blends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blends
Noun
Priced at around $12 for a box of five sachets or $30 for 15, the blends are crafted with clean proteins, whole foods and functional mushrooms selected to support immunity, digestion or, in the case of Calm & Chill, relaxation. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026 Dry brushing vs scrubs vs acids A body scrub blends granules like sugar, coffee or clay microbeads into a cream, oil or paste. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026 Today, its olfactory offerings range from delicate floral compositions to bright citrus accords and richer, ambery blends. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 This assortment also features the award-winning, bestselling Hoola Bronzer – ultra-fine, silky-soft powder builds and blends beautifully to create a natural-looking matte bronze that lasts all day. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026 His work blends genre with emotional urgency, often following characters caught between survival and self-discovery. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 Alternately peacocking and vulnerable, Technology blends trance, ghettotech and world sounds to craft a soundscape beautifully suited for late nights – whether that means packed clubs or your bedroom alone at three in the morning. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Doherty blends biography and fiction, myth and rock-and-roll in her dances. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026 The charming surroundings pair perfectly with the 35 blends of organic teas carefully curated by Major, who is also a certified Tea Sommelier. — Heather L. Whitley, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the tale. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 His credits also include another solo project, State Of The Art, which blends digital and physical art. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026 Inspired by clean sheets, the scent blends delicate rose with airy aldehydes and soft musk. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 The 2026 Best of Beauty-winning formula uses the brand’s 3D Lip Complex, which blends bidens pilosa extract—known for its anti-inflammatory properties and smoothing effect—with cotton seed and linseed oil to help even texture and soften the skin. — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026 Its floral pattern blends hues like terracotta, light olive green, and warm beige for a seasonal color scheme with plenty of warmth for an inviting dining room. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 Opened in 1923, La Mamounia originated as a 18th-century estate gifted by Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdallah and blends Arab-Andalusian heritage with Art Deco glamour. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The trend blends landscape design with wellness thinking, turning ordinary yards into immersive retreats built to calm the body through scent, sound, texture and water. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blends
Noun
  • In 2003, however, Kember made a splash with Forged Prescriptions, a re-release that favored fuller mixes and extra overdubs which the band had jettisoned owing to the difficulty of reproducing them.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The platform combines solid-state transformers, battery energy storage, as well as smart controls to deliver electricity from the grid to computing equipment.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Icon Cotton Stretch combines comfort, support and timeless design across a range of signature Calvin Klein underwear silhouettes.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The wattage of a stand mixer correlates to the power needed by the motor to run the appliance.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The name of the group correlates with God, Quigley said, referring to the light over darkness.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For everyday food safety, Taylor recommends skipping both homemade mixtures and commercial washes.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Next up for the researchers are more sensitive sensors, bigger training datasets, additional fragrance channels, and better handling of complex mixtures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The series deliberately integrates high-production field reporting with his foundational background in visual explanation.
    — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Silicon photonics Silicon photonics integrates optical components onto semiconductor platforms to transmit information using light.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The award corresponds with Cartoon Saloon’s 25th anniversary.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • According to the team, this corresponds to more than 3,500 hours of continuous operation.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers plan to improve heat transfer, develop more energy-efficient actuation systems, and engineer higher-performance shape-memory alloys.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Companies processed heavy mineral sands from Australia, Brazil, and India, and hard rock from South Africa, to produce rare earths for tracer ammunition, steel alloys, cigarette-lighter flints, and, later, color-TV phosphors.
    — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of the cartoon alien who loves Oreos and beats up other alien bad guys, this run turns John Jones (FKA J'onn J'onnz) into an FBI agent who survives a suicide bombing and merges with an alien entity.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The second offering from the homegrown Kazazian Cruises takes the motorless design of the traditional dahabeah boat and merges it with the sleek aesthetic of a luxury yacht.
    — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Blends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blends. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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