blending

(noun) the act of blending components together thoroughly. Synonyms: blend.

(noun) a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades. Synonyms: shading.

(verb) combine into one. Synonyms: blend, intermix, immingle, intermingle. Examples: "Blend the nuts and raisins together." "He blends in with the crowd." "We don't intermingle much."

(verb) blend or harmonize. Synonyms: blend, go, blend in. Examples: "This flavor will blend with those in your dish." "This sofa won't go with the chairs."

(verb) mix together different elements. Synonyms: blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge. Example: "The colors blend well."