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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Racial attitudes among Dixon’s Disciples in the 1920s varied widely between a paternal tolerance of blacks (in tune with the founding beliefs of the church) to Ku Klux Klan-like racist revulsion that was widespread in its day.
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Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
While things don’t always work out like this, my doctor for the delivery, Sarah A. Shawki, MD, was so gentle and emotionally in tune with me.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Sherman spoke about that delicate balancing act of being in tune with pop culture while still remaining respectful.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 May 2025
How Tech Transformation Differs Across Industries Unlike industries where tech transformation translates mostly to process automation or efficiency optimization, gaming reinvents itself in tune with each new technological breakthrough.
—Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
While things don’t always work out like this, my doctor for the delivery, Sarah A. Shawki, MD, was so gentle and emotionally in tune with me.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
Sherman spoke about that delicate balancing act of being in tune with pop culture while still remaining respectful.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 May 2025
How Tech Transformation Differs Across Industries Unlike industries where tech transformation translates mostly to process automation or efficiency optimization, gaming reinvents itself in tune with each new technological breakthrough.
—Nibedita Baral, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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