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.

Examples of in tune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Junior employees are typically innovative and technically adept, and in tune with a new generation of customers. —Frank Nagle, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025

The main entrance on Peachtree featured stately marble floors that added glamor to the cosmetics and jewelry area, much in tune with the layout of the Macy's flagship store in New York. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025

It's meant to be a sanctuary for people to step away from their busy lives and get back in tune with the natural world, according to Beck. —Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025

The conservatism in this season seemed in tune with changes in society at large. —Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for in tune

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