in tune

phrase

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.

Examples of in tune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These goals are in tune with two major themes of Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Ironically, for those in tune with the Napier playbook, the first touchdown of the night was a 49-yard scamper by receiver Vernell Brown III off a screen pass. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

But the resort is also very much in tune with its surroundings. — Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in tune

• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
• buffoon
• cartoon
• cocoon
• festoon
• gaboon
• harpoon
• immune
• impugn