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
Recent Examples on the Web
The pair helps clients discover and blend in with their new surroundings.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Another common example that can, however, invalidate results and cause a subject to fail drug screening is not to swap urines but to blend in additives.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 May 2024
An Old Goucher neighborhood landmark that survived a fire 19 months ago is now freshly renovated blending in a new restaurant, an outdoor garden patio and19 commercial spaces upstairs.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
Per the press notes, the director worked with a skeleton crew to shoot on busy Paris streets, where Sangare convincingly blends in with the crowd.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The reflective shelves blend in against the mod frame and allow the high-gloss pink finish to shine as the focal point for the design.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Overall, it’s squarely aimed at the more aesthetically minded listener who wants their sound system to blend in rather than stand out.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Plus, the fruity taste and smooth blending in water without leaving behind any clumps adds to its appeal.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
Their quiet moments of intimacy blend in with their honest work in the fields and on their film together.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 11 May 2024
Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Another common example that can, however, invalidate results and cause a subject to fail drug screening is not to swap urines but to blend in additives.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 May 2024
An Old Goucher neighborhood landmark that survived a fire 19 months ago is now freshly renovated blending in a new restaurant, an outdoor garden patio and19 commercial spaces upstairs.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
Per the press notes, the director worked with a skeleton crew to shoot on busy Paris streets, where Sangare convincingly blends in with the crowd.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The reflective shelves blend in against the mod frame and allow the high-gloss pink finish to shine as the focal point for the design.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
Overall, it’s squarely aimed at the more aesthetically minded listener who wants their sound system to blend in rather than stand out.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Plus, the fruity taste and smooth blending in water without leaving behind any clumps adds to its appeal.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
Their quiet moments of intimacy blend in with their honest work in the fields and on their film together.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 11 May 2024
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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