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 + with
The 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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As for cocktails, bar director Jason Lee will also be shaking up the menu each month, in tune with the food menu. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025 And that just goes to show how in tune Colin is with the movie. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025 Eco living, and in tune with Moll’s future plans for the estate. Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Generally speaking, ticket prices have risen in line with inflation and in tune with Premier League sides across the board, but Villa’s situation has grown acute. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in tune

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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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