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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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
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In 1934, in tune with the outlook of FDR’s New Deal, the 1927 act was replaced with more expansive legislation giving the commission greater power and purview, including over the hegemonic AT&T, the telephone oligopoly.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 10 Oct. 2025
Creative has joined forces with Mimi Sound Personalization to bring the listening experience even more in tune with individual users.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
In 1934, in tune with the outlook of FDR’s New Deal, the 1927 act was replaced with more expansive legislation giving the commission greater power and purview, including over the hegemonic AT&T, the telephone oligopoly.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Louise Trotter’s debut felt strong, assured and already deeply in tune with the house.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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