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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And their front office, of course, is headed by someone who is as in tune with Bryant’s legacy as anyone — his longtime agent, Rob Pelinka.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
And so now back to your question about why Miami and what about our festival is in tune with what is authentic to Miami.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
And their front office, of course, is headed by someone who is as in tune with Bryant’s legacy as anyone — his longtime agent, Rob Pelinka.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
And so now back to your question about why Miami and what about our festival is in tune with what is authentic to Miami.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Defending Kelce when the ball gets snapped is of the utmost importance because of how in tune Mahomes is with Kelce to exploit weak areas of the defense.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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“In tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tune. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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