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 + withI'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.
Examples of blend in in a Sentence
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Its classic design blends in with most home aesthetics, and its quality blades are ideal for any size room or porch.
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Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
Others easily blend in among other knick-knacks on a shelf or mimic other devices, such as clocks or picture frames.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024
In other states, especially in urban areas, some antennas are built to camouflage as palm trees, pines, flag poles, or to blend in seamlessly with tall buildings.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
At the Baker County hospital, sometimes violent felons are blended in among elderly and frail patients like Barrett, who had previously lived in a unit for geriatric residents.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
The insect has protruding pink eyes and appears to blend in well with its surroundings.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
As the project nears completion in 2025, the bridge will be covered in soil and native plants to blend in with the natural surroundings.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The Legion, who haven’t lost a home match in two seasons at Snapdragon, have won four straight after an opening loss to rival Seattle and appear to be finding a groove while blending in a host of new additions with key returnees from last season’s 15-0-1 regular season finishing squad.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
La Boca builds on a traditional Hemingway special daiquiri but adds Equiano dark rum, blended in Barbados.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
Others easily blend in among other knick-knacks on a shelf or mimic other devices, such as clocks or picture frames.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024
In other states, especially in urban areas, some antennas are built to camouflage as palm trees, pines, flag poles, or to blend in seamlessly with tall buildings.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
At the Baker County hospital, sometimes violent felons are blended in among elderly and frail patients like Barrett, who had previously lived in a unit for geriatric residents.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
The insect has protruding pink eyes and appears to blend in well with its surroundings.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
As the project nears completion in 2025, the bridge will be covered in soil and native plants to blend in with the natural surroundings.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
The Legion, who haven’t lost a home match in two seasons at Snapdragon, have won four straight after an opening loss to rival Seattle and appear to be finding a groove while blending in a host of new additions with key returnees from last season’s 15-0-1 regular season finishing squad.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
La Boca builds on a traditional Hemingway special daiquiri but adds Equiano dark rum, blended in Barbados.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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