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noun

Definition of blendnext
as in mix
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things that fabric is a cotton and polyester blend, so it shouldn't shrink as much as pure cotton

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verb

ˈblend How to pronounce blend (audio)
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as in to mix
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 to match
to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug

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How is the word blend different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of blend are amalgamate, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

In what contexts can amalgamate take the place of blend?

While in some cases nearly identical to blend, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use coalesce instead of blend?

Although the words coalesce and blend have much in common, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When might commingle be a better fit than blend?

The words commingle and blend can be used in similar contexts, but commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

Where would fuse be a reasonable alternative to blend?

The meanings of fuse and blend largely overlap; however, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can merge be used instead of blend?

The synonyms merge and blend are sometimes interchangeable, but merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When is mingle a more appropriate choice than blend?

In some situations, the words mingle and blend are roughly equivalent. However, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace blend?

The words mix and blend are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

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Recent Examples of blend
Noun
Arizona Cardinals Needs: OG, D-line, CB, RB Ohio State OT Josh Simmons - Before the knee injury, which forced him to miss the better part of 2024 and could impact his draft standing, Simmons had an impressive blend of strength and athleticism. 17. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025 The earthy aspects of both fragrances create a harmonious blend that feels like a sophisticated garden party. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Those investment strategies that were then considered separately can now be blended easily at a low cost. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025 These pieces reflected the unique artistry of both Simpkins and Bose’s commitment to blending technology with style. —Quincy Green, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blend
  1. mix
  2. combine
  3. match
  4. mixture
  5. integrate
  6. correlate
  7. amalgamation
  8. merge
Noun
  • The participating restaurants will include a mix of casual eateries like Hartigan’s Ice Cream Shop and upscale restaurants such as Jilly’s Cafe.
    — Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Holding a mix of multifamily, office, and retail, for example, might create a sense of balance.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Behind him, Burney carried Leilani — outfitted in a matching onesie with her dad’s name and a pair of child-sized pink earphones — up to congratulate the man who willed Florida back to glory.
    — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The 2024 production level almost matches that of 2021, when postponed shoots piled up in the aftermath of the pandemic.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of match
Noun
  • At the long butcher block kitchen table built by Albert, Asawa led group sessions sculpting figures from homemade baker’s clay (a mixture of flour, salt and water), or decorating eggs or making origami by day and family meals by night.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Traditional mayonnaise is a mundane miracle: a mixture of water and oil held together by the magic of an egg yolk (also known as lecithin, an emulsifier).
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • Even though bringing an integrating wellness program to the resort blurs the line between a casino and a resort hotel, Barry sees it as a worthwhile.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • According to Forbes, Cooper's plan could be integrated into the existing student loan servicing infrastructure without the need for major technological changes.
    — Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • His research, over many years, also found that contributions from political parties correlated with subsequent judicial voting in election disputes over issues such as ballot counting or candidate eligibility.
    — Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The outcome result is not perfectly correlated with the spending.
    — Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of correlate
Noun
  • Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag By Hannah Jackson Celebrity Style Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo By Christian Allaire As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
  • While ETFs can be traded throughout the day, mutual funds, as an amalgamation of different products, must be traded at the end of the day.
    — Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • The network has also had a fairly quiet development season, with just a handful of projects in the works, among them a potential Rookie spinoff (ABC and Hulu merged their development teams under Simran Sethi six months ago).
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
  • It was merge time on this week’s episode of Survivor 48 as all 13 players converged on a single beach.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of merge

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