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.
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Luckily the owners at the time also wanted to preserve the home’s character and designed the addition to blend in with the original structure.
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Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
The sleek, super-thin design blends in seamlessly with your room, while the OLED technology is engineered to retain picture quality and resistance to fading, even after years of use.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging, at which point the Petit Verdot was blended in.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clean white finish and minimalist design blends in seamlessly with any modern space, adding a luxe look that all guests will enjoy.
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This Bookshelf With Six Shelves
Every bookworm would appreciate this bookshelf that’s in the shape and design of a tree.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
The sleek, super-thin design blends in seamlessly with your room, while the OLED technology is engineered to retain picture quality and resistance to fading, even after years of use.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging, at which point the Petit Verdot was blended in.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The clean white finish and minimalist design blends in seamlessly with any modern space, adding a luxe look that all guests will enjoy.
Find it on AmazonFind it on Walmart
This Bookshelf With Six Shelves
Every bookworm would appreciate this bookshelf that’s in the shape and design of a tree.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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