blend in

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 + with

I'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

Ginny Litscher and Helena Christensen blend in with the background in multi-colored dresses at the Ginny Litscher Wrap Party in New York City on May 26. —People Staff, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026

White, wood, and marble blend in this beautiful Seattle home from Jessica Nelson Design. —Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026

Many decades later, that growth is still happening, and the city’s Greek food has blended in over time throughout area restaurants, blessing us with a bounty of tasty eats. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026

To blend in, leave big hoop earrings and statement necklaces at home. —Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026

Rhymes for blend in

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