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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Smart, savvy, personable, and knows when to kick it into high gear and when to blend in with the pack. —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025 As a filmmaker, Tadashi Nakamura seamlessly blends in all the different elements of this story. —

Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 Focus On Brand Differentiation In competitive markets, blending in is the fastest way to fail. —

Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Gaga rose to fame as something of an exhibitionist, while Warren generally prefers to blend in with the crowd. —

Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for blend in