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 1934, in tune with the outlook of FDR’s New Deal, the 1927 act was replaced with more expansive legislation giving the commission greater power and purview, including over the hegemonic AT&T, the telephone oligopoly. —Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025

Louise Trotter’s debut felt strong, assured and already deeply in tune with the house. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

The role of a backup quarterback is to be in touch and in tune, helmet in hand, game plan in mind. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Designed at the height of the pandemic, the elegantly supple clothes made clear that the designer was in tune with his customers and was charting a new course for Zegna. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for in tune

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