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
Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The tragicomic look at two lives on hold struck a chord; its depiction of a family bickering and bantering, and of the risks of intimacy, felt specific and true.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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
The first concert starts with Ciani’s signature ocean sounds before Cunningham’s chords—dull, glassy—add an atonal sheen.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
The tragicomic look at two lives on hold struck a chord; its depiction of a family bickering and bantering, and of the risks of intimacy, felt specific and true.
—Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tatum did not sugarcoat the emotions leading up to his return.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Indoors, reportedly, one came across a corresponding ease, to the surprise of outsiders.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Porter County Treasurer Jimmy Albarran and Porter County Assessor Sue Neff will offer the one-hour workshops timed to correspond with the arrival of the 2025 Pay 2026 tax bills.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hypothetically, what would be your feeling about stepping into that character again should the opportunity present itself?—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Generally, feelings of burnout should be received as a cue to slow down, to rest, to reconnect with one’s community and to refill one’s heart with beauty and inspiration.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rougier said the decline coincided with the arrival of early Homo sapiens in Europe, raising the possibility that competition for resources may have played a role.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The story is something of a palimpsest, with Romvari’s own perspective intertwining with the character’s and conveying a sense of being both inside and outside the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s left is a false sense of urgency that will lead to a budget finalized mostly in the dark, with too many decisions made by staffers and lobbyists.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In states that don’t conform to the federal tax changes, workers who receive a federal tax deduction for tips or overtime still will owe state taxes on those earnings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Residents argue the project is too large, doesn't fit the neighborhood, and will worsen flooding in the area.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the company kept inventing products that fit a need in a changing nation.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Chord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chord. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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