as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
the story of the family's woes struck a sympathetic chord with newspaper readers
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Relevance
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals
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Recent Examples of chord
Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
On Wednesday, To Lam, the top leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam, struck many of the usual chords in a speech before international visitors, which did not include the U.S. ambassador.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2024
With the brand new Mike McCready Stratocaster, the artist now has a guitar designed to his specifics, including a custom pickup set to sound like his 1960 Stratocaster, a six-point tremolo, and a fingerboard radius that has enough arc for chording and easier note bending.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 12 Sep. 2023
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Noun
André 3000’s musical Met Gala look definitely struck a chord with Sherri Shepherd.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
On Wednesday, To Lam, the top leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam, struck many of the usual chords in a speech before international visitors, which did not include the U.S. ambassador.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hypersonic passenger planes, deep-sea thermal-energy power plants, chording keyboards—all have their adherents, eager to jump at the chance of covering their infatuation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2024
With the brand new Mike McCready Stratocaster, the artist now has a guitar designed to his specifics, including a custom pickup set to sound like his 1960 Stratocaster, a six-point tremolo, and a fingerboard radius that has enough arc for chording and easier note bending.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 12 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chord
Noun
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These differences included areas responsible for executive functions like logical reasoning, as well as managing emotions.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
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But the Telugu movie that works across the country is still rooted in Indian emotions and mythology.—
Vishal Menon,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Verb
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One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective.—
Ruth Igielnik,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank? New Insight Into Eureka Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The feeling of using the pointed end of the tool to scratch my itchy scalp is unmatched.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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But sweeping his new team, and ending it with the bat in his hands, at least gives the downtrodden Angels a feeling that there might finally be something coming after him.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The launch of the fund coincides with major sports leagues making multiple changes to ownership rules related to institutional investment.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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Their arrival coincides with President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to end refugee admissions from countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan and the Republic of Congo.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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According to sources, Shell did float the idea about dropping the 10 PM hour with CBS executives but that was put to rest after he was presented with detailed arguments — and data — why programming the time slot makes financial sense for the network.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The concept encourages lawn owners to take pride in their natural surroundings, but without the pressure to conform to a rigid, standard lawn appearance.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.—
Zainab Usman,
Foreign Affairs,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Walker rushed for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns in the Big 10 and should be able to fit nicely in Cincinnati’s offense with Brendan Sorsby.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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In the present day, the planet's volume can fit 1,321 Earths.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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CBDCs may or may not prove as revolutionary, but the logic rhymes: protocol beats product, and presence beats prowess.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Sko rhymes with an easygoing delivery, and excels with his sense of humor.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Chord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chord. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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