blend in

phrasal verb

blended in; blending in; blends in

: to look like things nearby

The fish settles on the sandy ocean bottom where it blends in perfectly.

: 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.

: 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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Coastal plastic often blends in or is partially buried by sand which makes spotting it much more difficult. —

Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024 Her face blending in seamlessly with the rest of the costume gave us nightmares for weeks. —

Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The lightweight formula blends in seamlessly across your lips, delivering a sheer wash of color that is both dewy and hydrating. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Formulations of this composite are designed to bond directly to tooth enamel and blend in with surrounding teeth. —

Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blend in