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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The insect has protruding pink eyes and appears to blend in well with its surroundings.
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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
But for a player who so often blends in with the hardwood — someone who seems to pride himself on being neither seen nor heard during games — his inability to raise his game against the Spurs stuck out.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
More than 70 vintners and growers cultivate grapes on its 5,000 acres of vines, which produce some of the foremost Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends in existence.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Its members now fight in smaller groups, with bands of a dozen or less attacking Israeli forces and then hiding in the rubble, darting into the remaining tunnels, or blending in with the civilian population.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Depending on the siding and trim color combination, trim can provide an unexpected pop of color, blend in with your siding, or make your front door stand out.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
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
But for a player who so often blends in with the hardwood — someone who seems to pride himself on being neither seen nor heard during games — his inability to raise his game against the Spurs stuck out.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
More than 70 vintners and growers cultivate grapes on its 5,000 acres of vines, which produce some of the foremost Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends in existence.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Its members now fight in smaller groups, with bands of a dozen or less attacking Israeli forces and then hiding in the rubble, darting into the remaining tunnels, or blending in with the civilian population.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024
Depending on the siding and trim color combination, trim can provide an unexpected pop of color, blend in with your siding, or make your front door stand out.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
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