in tune
idiom
1
: in a state in which the correct musical sound is played or sung
adjusted the guitar until it was in tune
2
: in a state in which people agree with or understand one another
The president and his followers were clearly in tune.
—usually + withThe new supervisor is not in tune with the needs of the staff.
3
: in a state in which one thing agrees with or matches another
—usually + with
His formal clothing was in tune with the occasion.
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In today's society, quick reactions are just a way of being in tune with our rush-rush lifestyle.
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Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
This practice has kept me in tune with the world around me.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Charlie is very much in tune with this mindset, having had a front row seat for over a decade at a pivotal film market that has sparked major crossover acquisitions, and seeing the potential in films that have proven to connect with audiences, all while maintaining an authentic voice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
In a way, partisan reactions to the address in the chamber may increasingly be in tune with how viewers at home are reacting.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
This practice has kept me in tune with the world around me.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Charlie is very much in tune with this mindset, having had a front row seat for over a decade at a pivotal film market that has sparked major crossover acquisitions, and seeing the potential in films that have proven to connect with audiences, all while maintaining an authentic voice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
In a way, partisan reactions to the address in the chamber may increasingly be in tune with how viewers at home are reacting.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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