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

In today's society, quick reactions are just a way of being in tune with our rush-rush lifestyle. —Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

This practice has kept me in tune with the world around me. —Malaka Gharib, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025

Charlie is very much in tune with this mindset, having had a front row seat for over a decade at a pivotal film market that has sparked major crossover acquisitions, and seeing the potential in films that have proven to connect with audiences, all while maintaining an authentic voice. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025

In a way, partisan reactions to the address in the chamber may increasingly be in tune with how viewers at home are reacting. —Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for in tune

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