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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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
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
General manager Ian Cunningham struck a similar chord and wanted to keep building depth on a roster with several holes to fill.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 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
That culture definitely seems to strike a chord with the company’s employees.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
General manager Ian Cunningham struck a similar chord and wanted to keep building depth on a roster with several holes to fill.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 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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Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 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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Fanatics aligned this year’s event to coincide with the 2026 World Cup final weekend at MetLife Stadium.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That was quickly followed by SAG/AFTRA’s announcement of their Actor Awards show dates coinciding with Oscars in both 2027 and 2028 (Feb 28 2027 and Feb 20 2028).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Often, this is a useful guideline, and limits, in general, are very much the friend of the fiction writer, but there are certain stories that benefit from a sense of instability.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The vibe is certainly formal, but in the stylish sense of the word—don’t be afraid to make conversation with the friendly concierge or front desk staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults who have questions about how alcohol fits into their diet should talk with their health care providers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Chord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chord. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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