in tune
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Also, in tune with.
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In agreement in musical pitch or intonation, as in It's hard to keep a violin in tune during damp weather , or Dave is always in tune with the other instrumentalists . [Mid-1400s]
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In concord or agreement, as in He was in tune with the times . [Late 1500s] The antonyms for both usages, dating from the same periods, are not in tune and out of tune , as in That trumpet's not in tune with the organ , or The lawyer was out of tune with his partners .
Example Sentences
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His long naps seemed in tune with the Very, Very Far North’s yawning quiet, as if the world was already napping and he was just joining in.
From Literature
Your biggest challenge may not be running out of money, but rather working with a financial adviser or certified public accountant to minimize your taxes, make sure your portfolio allocation is in tune with your risk tolerance and age, and set yourself and your wife up with adequate healthcare and long-term care.
From MarketWatch
“All right folks, we’re going to sing ‘We are not afraid!’ ” someone shouts into the megaphone, and so they do; not shouting or chanting but singing, in tune and with one voice:
From Slate
It’s nice to be in tune with someone.
From Literature
Delivery riders walk up to the counter, almost in tune with the packers.
From BBC
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