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as in mixed
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
she blended the ingredients for the brownies very thoroughly to eliminate lumps in the batter
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as in coordinated
to form a pleasing relationship
the colors blend nicely in that rug
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Recent Examples of blended
Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Tanager Cigar Blend Whiskey begins with bourbons made from red, white and blue corn, plus a selection of rye and malted barley, which were all blended together and aged for about five years.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
When blended with a brush, sponge, or fingers, each of its 16 shades instantly illuminates your complexion and veils dark spots and blotchiness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The second step called for a six-year-old high-rye bourbon that was blended with Texas water, cut down to a very low 25% ABV (50 proof), and aged in barrels for a minimum of one year.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Patrick Duffy and Suzanne Somers starred as the two parents, who blended their families, Brady Bunch-style.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The creatives behind this success are noteworthy, even without being blended with Moroney's acclaim.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
In a sense, the show was the connective tissue that brought all the areas of their brand together — a long infomercial that blended business with personal.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Her words resonated deeply, encapsulating the essence of her four-decade-long career that has seamlessly blended African traditions with global influences.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The former seaside pleasure palace of the playboy King George IV features Indian and Chinese influences blended with traditional Regency design.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Tanager Cigar Blend Whiskey begins with bourbons made from red, white and blue corn, plus a selection of rye and malted barley, which were all blended together and aged for about five years.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
When blended with a brush, sponge, or fingers, each of its 16 shades instantly illuminates your complexion and veils dark spots and blotchiness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
The second step called for a six-year-old high-rye bourbon that was blended with Texas water, cut down to a very low 25% ABV (50 proof), and aged in barrels for a minimum of one year.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Patrick Duffy and Suzanne Somers starred as the two parents, who blended their families, Brady Bunch-style.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The creatives behind this success are noteworthy, even without being blended with Moroney's acclaim.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
In a sense, the show was the connective tissue that brought all the areas of their brand together — a long infomercial that blended business with personal.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blended
Adjective
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The Democratic embrace of influencers has also yielded mixed early results.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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And in spite of early mixed reviews, it's become a staple in the rom-com canon, thanks in large part of Roberts and Gere's undeniable onscreen chemistry.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The American contribution is matched by the International Olympic Committee and would ultimately make up 14 percent of the organization’s roughly $52 million budget for 2024.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The blood, after all, was a cheery red color that matched the plaid motif in my Pottery Barn tartan placemats.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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That factual indication is essentially incorporated into the pattern-matching data structure.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The early success of the Polynesian Resort Hotel allowed business investors to realize water parks incorporated within hotels could extend the tourist season.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This system stores energy by lifting heavy composite blocks to an elevated position using surplus electricity.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The preliminary composite purchasing manager index (PMI) for March rose to 53.5 — consensus had been for 51.7 — from 51.6 in February, driven by an unexpected jump in the services reading to 54.3 from 51.0.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
24 Mar. 2025
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This transformation shifts the adoption of artificial intelligence from a collection of discrete functions into an intuitive and integrated layer of assistance that enhances user experience and productivity.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Nominal 4 ohm impedance and 85 dB sensitivity means the Metas can handle a big-boy amp, but will do a fine job driven by a modestly powered integrated.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The group’s roots can be traced to 2004, when an Iraqi extremist network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi merged with al-Qaeda to form ISIS’s predecessor group, al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The merger would mark the biggest reshaping in the global auto industry since Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA merged in 2021 to create Stellantis.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Designed for nighttime use, Sunday Riley’s vegan eye cream boosts collagen production with a 6% retinol complex fused with bioactive centella asiatica.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
5 Jan. 2025
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Each one is hand cut, fused and sanded.—
Amazon,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Blended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blended. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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