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 + 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

Despite its contemporary nature, the house blends in perfectly with the neighboring houses in the relatively rural area, thanks to that interplay of greens and reds that evokes the architecture of the South of France. —María Noval-Quílez, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2025

On the outside, a house in Lynn Haven, Florida, blends in with its cookie-cutter looks — with its captivating pewter color and 1950s suburbia vibes, the home doesn’t tip off any crazy alarms. —Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025

Dense yet super soft, this foundation brush is ideal for blending in a buffing motion. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025

The charcoal finish blends in with any style or colors and the squared legs give it a unique design many will love. —Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for blend in

• tendon