Synonyms of blends

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixes
• mixtures
• alloys
• amalgamations
• amalgams
• combinations
• composites
• fusions
• melds
• compounds
• syntheses
• cocktails
• admixtures
• emulsions
• assortments
• intermixtures
• conflations
• varieties
• absorptions
• mergers
• integrations
• incorporations
• composts
• mélanges
• medleys
• coalescences
• accumulations
• concretions
• potpourris
• coalitions
• patchworks
• homogenizations
• jumbles
• commixtures
• aggregations
• hashes
• mishmashes
• mergences
• half-and-halfs
• hodgepodges
• interfusions
• conglomerations
• immixtures
• hotchpotches
• motleys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elements
• components
• ingredients
• constituents

blends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blend

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixes
• combines
• integrates
• merges
• amalgamates
• incorporates
• adds
• melds
• fuses
• intermingles
• intermixes
• commingles
• mingles
• composites
• homogenizes
• conflates
• commixes
• stirs
• unites
• concretes
• comingles
• immixes
• interfuses
• immingles
• beats (in)
• folds
• emulsifies
• compounds
• cuts in
• weaves
• coalesces
• admixes
• intertwines
• tosses
• knits
• links
• joins
• conjoins
• interweaves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• breaks down
• divides
• parts
• breaks up
• cleaves
• dissolves
• ruptures
• severs
• disperses
• unmixes
• divorces
• splits
• scatters
• disjoins
• disunites
• sunders
• detaches
• disengages

2

as in correlates

to form a pleasing relationship

the colors blend nicely in that rug

Synonyms & Similar Words

• correlates
• corresponds
• harmonizes
• matches
• coordinates
• conforms
• chimes
• agrees
• grooves
• balances
• meets
• merges
• chimes in
• assorts
• consorts
• dovetails
• bonds
• parallels
• fuses
• hangs together
• coalesces
• coheres
• squares
• conjoins
• tallies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conflicts
• contrasts
• differs
• collides
• counters
• contradicts
• diverges
• clashes
• jars
• offsets
• counteracts
• cancels (out)
• negates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blends

Noun

Pluribus blends grief, absurdity and deep human truths, as Carol does battle with not only the hive-minded ‘others’ who suddenly share all the world’s knowledge and memories, but also with her own isolation. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

The whiskey is distinguished by an unusually high proportion of pot still spirit, giving it a richer, spicier profile than many Irish blends. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Fittingly for a season that is all about coziness, hand feel is a key component for future Fall collections, and mills are providing technology and fiber blends that deliver on this. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

This design features striking blends of bold colors to create a radioactive manicure. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

The free festival blends nationally recognized performers, local artists, youth musicians, international food, art and community activities into a celebration of the people and traditions that have shaped American music. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Before immigrating, Brunn had built a thriving spice business in Germany, specializing in complex blends for sausages, but Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 forced him to leave everything behind. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

The Google Pixel Watch 4 blends the best of technology with craftsmanship, looking both sleek and stylish all in one. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

These topicals come in 30-day supplies and range from two-ingredient blends to more intensive multi-ingredient formulas. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Verb

In short, the specific backgrounds of the top candidates will be less important than their ability to lead a modernized hockey operations department that cohesively blends scouting, player development, and every other element. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Their music blends hip-hop with rock, funk and jazz, backed by live instruments and lyrics that shift between humor, social commentary and philosophy. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The newest addition to San Leon’s coastal dining scene is Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, which blends polished hospitality with deep local roots. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

In Solace, CottonWorks creates a sleek and minimalistic world that blends workplace uniforms and office attire with enhanced fabrics like cotton twill with UV absorber, Natural Stretch technology and water repellent Storm Cotton. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Rather than being a traditional biopic, the film blends reality and imagination to examine her identity, legacy and the experience of being an actress in honor of her 100th birthday. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

This strappy style blends Gwyneth Paltrow’s Mary Jane look with a gladiator sandal, due to its higher rise and triple straps. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Working under the banner of Rough House Pictures, McBride has built a body of work that blends sharp comedy, social commentary and characters while reaching audiences around the world. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Retailtainment blends retail and entertainment into a single experience, and many of the country’s largest venues now offer free or low-cost programming to draw crowds. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026