in tune

phrase

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.

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And in some ways, the class Freeman and general manager Mike Martin are putting together for 2027 might feel more in tune with Notre Dame’s identity than its 2026 counterpart. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The fluidity of the fabrics felt perfectly in tune with the soaring Paris temperatures. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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