tunes 1 of 2

noun

plural of tune
as in melodies
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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tunes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tune
as in keys

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Recent Examples of tunes
Noun
Footage shared by the zoo shows Walter listening closely as Jess plays tunes nearby. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 As the only mayoral candidate to ride on a float during the Labor Day Parade, Mamdani is uniquely qualified to select some big tunes. — Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026 In Arrowhead Stadium before the game, a medley of surprisingly authentic folk tunes echoed over the loud speaker system. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 Adding an eclectic soundtrack that mixes opera with vintage French pop and jaunty tunes that sound like they were lifted from 1960s French comedies, the filmmakers make generous allowances for humor amid the seriousness of the profession. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 Plus, new tunes from Akriila, Skaiwater, Lisa, The War and Treaty, Karrahbooo, and DIIV. — Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 Quaid was overwhelmed with joy and claimed Cruise personally called him with the news that the production was set, but quickly changed tunes once Hathaway was revealed as Cruise's co-star. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 At one end sits a cherry-red grand piano, and every afternoon, the young and talented Shefin Mathew plays classic tunes, setting the mood for a leisurely Champagne brunch at the Tea Lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 When Sega Toys first launched iDog, an adorable retro-futuristic robot canine that could play all of your favorite tunes, in 2005, the introduction of such technology to children’s toys felt exciting. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tunes
  1. melodies
  2. keys
  3. songs
  4. adapts
  5. coordinates
Noun
  • The sound of the new album is lush and emotional, which Louris sees as an echo of the pop melodies of an earlier record, 1997’s Sound of Lies, a longtime fan favorite.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Colombian folk-pop band is known in the Latin music world for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and energetic live shows.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of melodies
Verb
  • Saul returned several hours later, handed Octavio the car keys and left again.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Percent change in enrollees −15%0%2% Use the arrow keys ↑↓←→ to navigate through the map regions.
    — Joelle Gross, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • Soon Balderas associated certain songs with her daily routine, particularly Antonio Aguilar songs.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The power of those two songs catapulted Kings of Leon from hellraising upstarts who opened for rock giants like U2, the Rolling Stones, and Pearl Jam in the mid-aughts to global stardom.
    — Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of songs
Verb
  • Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The pad is 3 inches thick, adapts to your body better than a sleeping bag and, according to reviews, is easily transportable.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • Chris Bamidele, a research associate who coordinates studies on colorectal cancer for ARGO, says many patients are reluctant to seek help.
    — Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Hybrid trials require an execution model that coordinates workflows across settings and applies protocol logic consistently.
    — Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of coordinates

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“Tunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunes. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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