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.

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Throughout her transformation, she’s become more in tune with her body, shedding upwards of 80 lbs. Jordan Greene, People.com, 18 June 2025 When everything is in tune and my mind and spirit and hands are streamlined—there’s no resistance. Essence, 17 June 2025 Companies that embrace this mindset can be more agile, more in tune with shifting market dynamics and better equipped to execute their strategies. Aditii Handa, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 This allows individuals to be more in tune with their emotions, facilitating a deeper connection with their feminine side. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in tune

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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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