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.

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Its sleek silhouette can easily fit anywhere, while the warm neutral shade blends in without overpowering the rest of your décor. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Their winter coat is white or greyish-blue, to blend in with the snow, while their summer are brown, grey, or yellow-brown, to match the tundra, rocks and plants. Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 While luxury blends in denim may never enter the mainstream, their emergence highlights how the denim category continues to evolve. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Rooms Located on a picturesque row of colorful Victorian homes, Hotel Albatross blends in seamlessly with the historic architecture of Ocean Grove. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blend in

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“Blend in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend%20in. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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