blend
1 of 2verb
ˈblend 
blended also blent ˈblent ; blending
; blending transitive verb
1
: mix
especially : to combine or associate so that the separate constituents or the line of demarcation cannot be distinguished
2
: to prepare by thoroughly intermingling different varieties or grades
intransitive verb
1
a
: to mingle intimately or unobtrusively
b
: to combine into an integrated whole
2
: to produce a harmonious effect
blendable
ˈblen-də-bəl
adjective blend
2 of 2noun
1
: something produced by blending: such as
a
: a product prepared by blending
b
: a word (such as brunch) produced by combining other words or parts of words
2
: a group of two or more consecutive consonants that begin a syllable
Synonyms
Verb
- amalgamate
- combine
- comingle
- commingle
- commix
- composite
- concrete
- conflate
- fuse
- homogenize
- immingle
- immix
- incorporate
- integrate
- interfuse
- intermingle
- intermix
- meld
- merge
- mingle
- mix
Noun
- admixture
- alloy
- amalgam
- amalgamation
- cocktail
- combination
- composite
- compound
- conflation
- emulsion
- fusion
- intermixture
- meld
- mix
- mixture
- synthesis
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Example Sentences
Verb The music blends traditional and modern melodies. She blends psychology and crime in her new novel. Noun a blend of cream and eggs a blend of traditional and modern melodies
Recent Examples on the Web
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 There are multiple ways to get colorful appliances that blend in rather than stand out. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The pandemic made consumers more comfortable with innovations like telehealth and hybrid-care startups that more seamlessly blend the home and the clinic. David Wainer, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Courtesy of Andres Guadamuz Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag is known for haunting paintings that blend natural landscapes with the eerie futurism of giant robots, mysterious industrial machines, and alien creatures. WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 In addition, Audio-Technica has provided a mixing control that can blend the microphone’s signal with sound from the host computer, ensuring the two sounds can be perfectly balanced. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 This sculpture park has two trails: one featuring pieces made largely with natural materials that blend in with the landscape, and another designed with more whimsical and child-friendly works. Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 This eyebrow pencil is ideal for thin brows because its angled tip and medium pigment create precise strokes that blend in with your natural hair. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 But the digs are just as scenic: adobe buildings that blend in perfectly with the surrounding red-rock canyon. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2022 Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 After a while, your typical California Mexican restaurants seem to all blend into themselves like sour cream mashed into guacamole. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The Latin pop band, La Calle Band delivers the quintessential Latin street party – a seamless blend of music and dance. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 The almost sacred ritual that will play out at Leo Carlton’s presentation promises to be a never-before-witnessed blend of the metaversial and metaphysical. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022 The traditional way to enjoy labneh is by simply spreading it on a plate along with a drizzle of quality olive oil ($13, World Market) and a sprinkle of Za'atar spice (a traditional Middle Eastern savory spice blend). Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 The company has crafted a new flavor blend for release this fall that combines its hugely popular crab seasoning with the taste of caramel, all neatly packed into a bottle called Old Bay Caramel Seasoning. Michelle Deal-zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 From here, add salt and pepper to taste, and blend again. Alexis Montoya, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022 Neptune’s Harvest, an organic fish and seaweed fertilizer blend, based out of Gloucester. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
Capturing this emotion was central to our mission of creating homes that naturally blend with the landscape. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 There are multiple ways to get colorful appliances that blend in rather than stand out. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The pandemic made consumers more comfortable with innovations like telehealth and hybrid-care startups that more seamlessly blend the home and the clinic. David Wainer, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Courtesy of Andres Guadamuz Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag is known for haunting paintings that blend natural landscapes with the eerie futurism of giant robots, mysterious industrial machines, and alien creatures. WIRED, 21 Aug. 2022 In addition, Audio-Technica has provided a mixing control that can blend the microphone’s signal with sound from the host computer, ensuring the two sounds can be perfectly balanced. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 This sculpture park has two trails: one featuring pieces made largely with natural materials that blend in with the landscape, and another designed with more whimsical and child-friendly works. Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 This eyebrow pencil is ideal for thin brows because its angled tip and medium pigment create precise strokes that blend in with your natural hair. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 But the digs are just as scenic: adobe buildings that blend in perfectly with the surrounding red-rock canyon. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2022 Noun
Each year, Kitchen 66 has two cohorts of 10 food entrepreneurs—including aspiring restaurateurs, food truck chefs, catering businesses, or someone wanting to put their family’s salsa or spice blend on retail shelves. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 After a while, your typical California Mexican restaurants seem to all blend into themselves like sour cream mashed into guacamole. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 The Latin pop band, La Calle Band delivers the quintessential Latin street party – a seamless blend of music and dance. Amanda Kondolojy, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 The almost sacred ritual that will play out at Leo Carlton’s presentation promises to be a never-before-witnessed blend of the metaversial and metaphysical. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022 The traditional way to enjoy labneh is by simply spreading it on a plate along with a drizzle of quality olive oil ($13, World Market) and a sprinkle of Za'atar spice (a traditional Middle Eastern savory spice blend). Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 The company has crafted a new flavor blend for release this fall that combines its hugely popular crab seasoning with the taste of caramel, all neatly packed into a bottle called Old Bay Caramel Seasoning. Michelle Deal-zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 From here, add salt and pepper to taste, and blend again. Alexis Montoya, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022 Neptune’s Harvest, an organic fish and seaweed fertilizer blend, based out of Gloucester. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, probably from Old Norse blend-, present stem of blanda to mix; akin to Old English blandan to mix, Lithuanian blandus impure, cloudy
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing blend
Kids Definition
blend 1 of 2
verb
ˈblend
blended; blending
1
: to mix so completely that the separate things mixed cannot be told apart
2
: to exist agreeably with each other
She chose soft colors that blend well.
blend
2 of 2noun
1
: a thorough mixture : a product made by blending
2
: a word formed by combining parts of two or more other words so that they overlap
The word "smog" is a blend of "smoke" and "fog."
blend 1 of 2
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mix
- mixture
- amalgamation
- amalgam
- alloy
- combination
- blending
- fusion
- synthesis
- composite
- meld
- compound
- cocktail
- admixture
- emulsion
- intermixture
- assortment
- conflation
- integration
- merging
- mélange
- incorporation
- absorption
- merger
- intermingling
- variety
- medley
- commingling
- mingling
- coalescence
- compost
- potpourri
- homogenization
- mergence
- hodgepodge
- mishmash
- interfusion
- accumulation
- hash
- patchwork
- coalition
- aggregation
- commixture
- half-and-half
- conglomeration
- hotchpotch
- jumble
- concretion
- motley
- immixture
- immingling
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- component
- element
- ingredient
- constituent
blend
2 of 2verb
1
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- mix
- combine
- integrate
- merge
- amalgamate
- incorporate
- meld
- add
- composite
- intermix
- fuse
- intermingle
- commingle
- commix
- homogenize
- comingle
- mingle
- concrete
- stir
- immix
- interfuse
- conflate
- cut in
- immingle
- admix
- unite
- fold
- compound
- emulsify
- coalesce
- weave
- knit
- toss
- intertwine
- beat (in)
- link
- conjoin
- interweave
- join
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- separate
- divide
- break down
- break up
- dissolve
- part
- split
- disperse
- unmix
- cleave
- rupture
- divorce
- sever
- scatter
- detach
- disengage
- disunite
- disjoin
- sunder
2
as in to match
to form a pleasing relationship the colors blend nicely in that rug Synonyms & Similar Words
- match
- harmonize
- correlate
- coordinate
- correspond
- balance
- conform
- groove
- merge
- chime
- agree
- consort
- meet
- assort
- parallel
- fuse
- bond
- chime in
- dovetail
- coalesce
- hang together
- square
- cohere
- conjoin
- tally
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conflict
- contrast
- clash
- offset
- collide
- differ
- jar
- counteract
- counter
- cancel (out)
- contradict
- diverge
- negate
Synonym Chooser
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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