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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His new persona as a fighting moderate, a Democrat in tune with the country’s shifting desires and ruthless toward the man at the top, deftly speaks to the needs of a party desperate to regain the White House.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Sullivan Rutherford Estate Sullivan Rutherford Estate Enjoying a well-aged glass of wine in a historic Napa Valley home—now a by-appointment tasting salon—feels perfectly in tune with the character of Sullivan Rutherford Estate.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
During national broadcasts, the upcoming schedule for future national games are typically mentioned, hoping to keep fans in tune with programming.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Ardent’s plans are in tune with a longstanding vision of Sandy Springs planners to revitalize underused space into vibrant districts with housing, retail, dining and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Sullivan Rutherford Estate Sullivan Rutherford Estate Enjoying a well-aged glass of wine in a historic Napa Valley home—now a by-appointment tasting salon—feels perfectly in tune with the character of Sullivan Rutherford Estate.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
During national broadcasts, the upcoming schedule for future national games are typically mentioned, hoping to keep fans in tune with programming.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Ardent’s plans are in tune with a longstanding vision of Sandy Springs planners to revitalize underused space into vibrant districts with housing, retail, dining and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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