tune 1 of 2

noun

ˈtün How to pronounce tune (audio)
Definition of tunenext
1
as in melody
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect hummed a little tune while I sorted the laundry

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2
as in accordance
a state of consistency your negative assessment of the restaurant seems to be in tune with the opinions of the critics

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3
as in vicinity
an approximate amount, extent, or degree retail rents on the fashionable street can run to the tune of $100,000 a year

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tune

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verb

as in to adapt

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Recent Examples of tune
Noun
Sort of like how My Bloody Valentine guitars are out of tune with each other and there’s a chorus effect that’s going on. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 8 July 2026 In an effort to capitalize on the incredible popularity attached to that decade-plus-old tune, Perry delivered her first greatest hits compilation, The Ones That Got the Plays, this spring. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
But the hat trick would be to remove the need to subscribe to streaming service to watch MLS games altogether, and then get those matches onto the networks people know to tune into for their sports. — Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Fans can tune into the ceremony on BET. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tune
  1. melody
  2. accordance
  3. vicinity
  4. adapt
  5. song
  6. harmony
  7. neighborhood
  8. accord
Noun
  • The funk and rock sounds fight against ever-encroaching mud and hiss; pretty melodies are offset by punishing bass or rendered disorienting by creative panning in the mix.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • Over time, composers and performers also revealed its expressive side, with the double bass carrying melodies and handling dazzling solo passages.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of melody
Noun
  • If the recall is successful, that office would remain vacant until it is filled in accordance with existing law — either by a separate election or by appointment.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The drill is being held in accordance with county and state regulations.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Definition of accordance
Noun
  • The newlyweds, both 36, tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony at the iconic venue July 3, which took over the streets of Manhattan and required the New York Police to shut down the immediate vicinity.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Shoshone County Sheriff Shawn Wehr said the remains may be that of Chantel Williams, 24, who was reported missing on December 13 of last year in the vicinity, per the Shoshone News-Press.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of vicinity
Verb
  • Ngo frames the Lotte World ride as a test case for adapting Legendary’s characters to physical spaces.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The model can also adapt to new manipulation tasks with as few as 20 demonstrations through in-context learning, eliminating the need for parameter updates.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of adapt
Noun
  • At 14 songs and 62 minutes, the album would have benefited from trimming three or four of the more generic tunes.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • And, really, what is the American Dream if not a nostalgic song sung in reverse?
    — Nathan King, airmail.news, 9 July 2026
Definition of song
Noun
  • Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships.
    — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Repeating colors, textures, or plant varieties throughout the landscape helps create harmony.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • On June 27, Fort Worth PD officers cited a person for disorderly conduct after street preachers were speaking into bullhorns near Trinity Pride in Fort Worth’s Near Southside neighborhood.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Fort Worth city officials say the goal is to create rules that protect neighborhoods while setting clear standards for future data center development.
    — Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Caggiano noted the boys appeared to have left on their own accord.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
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