in tune

phrase

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.

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The show also had its silly moments in tune with her online presence. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 Family friend Sonya Espinoza said Dwabe was always in tune with the things that really matter in life. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 These goals are in tune with two major themes of Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in tune

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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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