attuned
Americanadjective
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aware of and in harmony with some principle, ideal, or state of affairs.
We want to ensure that our services are welcoming, inclusive, and culturally attuned.
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sensitive to someone’s needs, desires, values, etc..
This registry guarantees that students across all six of the state’s MBA programs can find coaches perfectly attuned to their individual needs.
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BRQ: Gabi is very attuned to what she likes, and what she wants to look like.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
They can be highly attuned to changes in other people's behaviour.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Her roots are populist, but she has become more attuned to the importance of property rights in driving capital formation and development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In 2010, scholars were becoming attuned to something known as the “invisible primary.”
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
But he was so attuned to my every movement I was sure he was reading my mind.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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