blend

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verb

blended also blent ˈblent How to pronounce blend (audio) ; 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 adjective

blend

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noun

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
Choose the Right Synonym for blend

mix, mingle, commingle, blend, merge, coalesce, amalgamate, fuse mean to combine into a more or less uniform whole.

mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Examples of blend in a Sentence

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
Verb
Moving back and forth in time, Piazza smoothly blends a mystery deep into the heart of a page-turning family chronicle. Karen MacPherson, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024 The four gift sets were sold in 11 ounce and 16 ounce sizes as part of several sets including a Starbucks holiday gift set with two mugs, Starbucks classic hot cocoa and mug, Starbucks peppermint and classic hot cocoas and mug, and Starbucks holiday blend coffee and mug. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 Reduce speed to low, and gradually beat in powdered sugar until blended. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 Related Sunny Jorge, a New Jersey rap artist, has expanded his career by also becoming a label owner, blending electronic music with urban to showcase genre versatility within the music industry. Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024 The album’s eclectic style, which blends comedy, storytelling, and therapeutic elements, resists confinement. Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024 Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 9 Mar. 2024 The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra unveiled on Friday its 2024-25 Masterworks season, featuring concert programs that blend solid classics with new works and a slate of young soloists that have impressed Music Director Geoffrey Robson but may not yet be familiar to central Arkansas audiences. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2024 Founded by Leslie Dang, who also runs her family’s Crab Fever restaurant in the same shopping center, has created an eclectic menu that blends her Vietnamese roots with Mexican and Latin American flavors. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
The leopard print exterior consists of Italian white chocolate that coats a layer of Valrhona 55% dark chocolate, offering a blend of sweet and bitter tastes. Helen Chandler-Wilde, Fortune Europe, 22 Mar. 2024 The crowd at the Moody wore light-up cowboy hats and took videos, singing along to Gossett’s unique blend of Texas country and Americana. Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024 The Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco is made with chicken, creamy jalapeño sauce and a three-cheese blend. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 With its fresh, younger cast and nods to the original films, the movie promised an exciting blend of nostalgia and innovation. Kristina Behr, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 Baking powder is a blend of baking soda and tartaric acid. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024 Known for its dynamic live shows and blend of rock, pop and classical, the ELO is responsible for more than 20 Top 40 hits. The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024 The series promises a blend of humor, relatable situations, and poignant challenges, intertwined with original music crafted by the star herself. Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024 This flagship wine is made from grapes sourced from the estate’s 95 acres of vines and uses only the best barrel lots in the final blend. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of blend was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blend. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

blend

1 of 2 verb
1
: to mix thoroughly so that the things mixed cannot be recognized
2
: to shade into each other : merge
3
: harmonize sense 2
furniture that blends with the draperies

blend

2 of 2 noun
1
: a thorough mixture
2
: a product (as coffee) prepared by blending

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