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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But the measure of success for the second-year quarterback is simply getting more in tune with the idiosyncrasies of NFL life.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
This cool juxtaposition of romantic, somewhat gothic Victorian details and more modern beauty trends is perfectly in tune with the movie itself.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Being a competitive dancer, you’re focused on being in tune with your whole team and there’s not a lot of room for individuality.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
This cool juxtaposition of romantic, somewhat gothic Victorian details and more modern beauty trends is perfectly in tune with the movie itself.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Being a competitive dancer, you’re focused on being in tune with your whole team and there’s not a lot of room for individuality.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
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.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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