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 + 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.

Examples of in tune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 And though people may feel more in tune with their bodies thanks to their wearables, Wingert says data alone can still be confusing to interpret. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024 While this effect may not be universal, those who are more in tune with their body’s reactions may be more likely to connect specific foods to their nightmares. Mark Travers, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 There’s nothing wrong with it just to be included or to keep kids in tune with who came before them. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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