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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The duo’s elegant arrangements of traditional instruments and construction of haunting soundscapes are perfectly in tune with characters whose difficult lives are punctuated by moments of joy and hope.
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As the slow food movement is punctuated by cooking with seasonal produce, so traveling in tune with the seasons reminds us to reconnect to and care for the planet.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Pisces: Cleo Anderson Fluid and naturally in tune with her surroundings, Cleo transcends the boundaries in place and roots for the underdog, which aligns perfectly with the energy of Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Being in tune with your employees and team members’ needs, challenges, and emotions empowers anyone to lead with compassion by fostering a work environment where employees know they are seen, heard, and valued.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As the slow food movement is punctuated by cooking with seasonal produce, so traveling in tune with the seasons reminds us to reconnect to and care for the planet.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Pisces: Cleo Anderson Fluid and naturally in tune with her surroundings, Cleo transcends the boundaries in place and roots for the underdog, which aligns perfectly with the energy of Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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