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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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 May 2025
How Tech Transformation Differs Across Industries Unlike industries where tech transformation translates mostly to process automation or efficiency optimization, gaming reinvents itself in tune with each new technological breakthrough.
—Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The mood is homey and in tune with Burberry’s strategy of celebrating Britain and spotlighting some of its most famous names.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
Right now, your body is highly in tune with your intuition, so listen to your physical signals as a means of tuning into your psychic energy.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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