strike/touch a chord in/with

phrase

: to strongly impress (someone)

Her comments about political corruption clearly struck a chord with many voters.

Examples of strike/touch a chord in/with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Why does art strike a chord with us in ways that words and politicians can't? — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026

Con artists gather information in advance and craft a narrative that would strike a chord with you. — Susan Tompor, USA Today, 23 Nov. 2025

By showcasing authentic stories on social media and presenting people with a next step, leaders can strike a chord with audiences because the content will feel real and actionable. — Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The news division is, like its counterparts, experimenting with a bevy of concepts to see which ones strike a chord with the younger viewers who use streaming as their primary means of watching video. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 July 2025