: aware of and attentive or responsive to something
—used with to
… designed to produce a … police department that is more attuned to the needs of individual communities …—
Clifford Krauss
Clifford Krauss… what's especially crucial is the mother's or caregiver's "sensitivity"—how attuned she is to her child's experience of the world.—Pamela Druckerman
Pamela Druckerman… disenchanted with a government that seems more attuned to the interests of big business and rural folk than to those of urban dwellers.—Edwin O. Reischauer
Edwin O. ReischauerExamples of attuned in a Sentence
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That’s great news for casual players, who may be more attuned to Call of Duty or Halo than RPGs proper, but the game still has the heart and soul of a Fallout game and is a perfect entry point for anyone looking to hop right into the world after watching the series.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
Scott’s Ripley is much harder to get a read on — his obsession with Dickie isn’t explicitly erotic, but other characters are much more attuned to that possibility than in previous incarnations.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Embracing opportunities for cross-functional learning also broadens the knowledge base, while staying attuned to industry trends cultivates a proactive approach to skill attainment.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Staying attuned to market shifts and consumer preferences through continuous research and feedback mechanisms is essential for adapting strategies and maintaining relevance.
—Martin Petkov, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In a bid to stay attuned to an ever-evolving musical landscape, the Latin Recording Academy has announced two new categories: best contemporary Mexican music album and best Latin electronic music performance.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024
Hurrell was clear-eyed, attuned to beauty like a composer to harmony.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Among the most important variables in feng shui is an object’s standing in the overall footprint of the home, and one of the most common methods of keeping attuned to that is by using a bagua map.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
No better movie was nominated for an Oscar this year, and no movie was more profoundly attuned to its brutal offscreen implications.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
Scott’s Ripley is much harder to get a read on — his obsession with Dickie isn’t explicitly erotic, but other characters are much more attuned to that possibility than in previous incarnations.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
Embracing opportunities for cross-functional learning also broadens the knowledge base, while staying attuned to industry trends cultivates a proactive approach to skill attainment.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Staying attuned to market shifts and consumer preferences through continuous research and feedback mechanisms is essential for adapting strategies and maintaining relevance.
—Martin Petkov, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In a bid to stay attuned to an ever-evolving musical landscape, the Latin Recording Academy has announced two new categories: best contemporary Mexican music album and best Latin electronic music performance.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024
Hurrell was clear-eyed, attuned to beauty like a composer to harmony.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Among the most important variables in feng shui is an object’s standing in the overall footprint of the home, and one of the most common methods of keeping attuned to that is by using a bagua map.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
No better movie was nominated for an Oscar this year, and no movie was more profoundly attuned to its brutal offscreen implications.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Attuned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attuned. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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