as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
after years spent in academia, he's finding it difficult to attune himself to the corporate culture
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Recent Examples of attune
Renovation goes from grit to glam Cook took on a complete overhaul that reimagined every inch of the old structure for 21st-century living, but the ambitious remodel was attuned to both luxury and practicality.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Plan a Wintry Date Night Planning a date night attuned to the season can help shake up your routine in a fun way.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Dec. 2025
But human personality traits can impact them too, so owners should attune themselves to their pet’s emotional needs just as much as their physical needs.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Her softness is admired, making her tender disposition attuned to the Water sign.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Plan a Wintry Date Night Planning a date night attuned to the season can help shake up your routine in a fun way.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Dec. 2025
But human personality traits can impact them too, so owners should attune themselves to their pet’s emotional needs just as much as their physical needs.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Her softness is admired, making her tender disposition attuned to the Water sign.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attune
reconcile
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By reframing effectiveness through the dual lens of character and context integrity, this approach offers a more realistic theory of leadership—one that reconciles the bright and dark sides and emphasizes the moral compass leaders need to advance the common good.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The prince actually is trying to find a way to reconcile with his father, and perhaps with other members of his family.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Attune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attune. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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