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.

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By establishing a clear AI strategy, maintaining regular feedback loops from a buyer’s perspective, and fostering open communication, organizations can remain in tune with market needs and drive continuous growth. Sumit Johar, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Bowen suggested the party has to be in tune with voter’s economic realities. Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025 At 41, Coventry is the youngest candidate by a decade, and the one most likely to be in tune with Generation Z, whose attention and favor the IOC openly covets. Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Cori urged her female followers to be in tune with their bodies on TikTok. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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