as in feelings
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 corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
the revised system chords perfectly with the original goals
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Recent Examples of chords
Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Accidental melodies fade in and out of earshot; pulsing chords rise up from below and are swallowed back into the murk, only to be replaced by other pulses running at different tempi, giving the impression of wheels within wheels within wheels.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2026
Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 sci-fi film pops up over and over again in Fleming’s writing, and his fans cheer its mention like music fans might cheer the opening chords of a favorite song.
—John Roy, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
The chords and the creativity and the iconic style.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
If the standard Manhattan is a song played on a piano, the Black Manhattan is that same song on a pipe organ—big, booming chords of flavor, filling every available space.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Its seductive chords, its shocking sounds, somehow pierce one’s normal resistance, cutting through snow and ice and whatever else has gummed up one’s works.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The piano plays mostly arpeggios; the strings fixate for hundreds of bars on a pair of hazy four-note chords.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
The chords grow relentlessly faster, joined by frenetic strings.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
Accidental melodies fade in and out of earshot; pulsing chords rise up from below and are swallowed back into the murk, only to be replaced by other pulses running at different tempi, giving the impression of wheels within wheels within wheels.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 21 Feb. 2026
Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 sci-fi film pops up over and over again in Fleming’s writing, and his fans cheer its mention like music fans might cheer the opening chords of a favorite song.
—John Roy, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
The chords and the creativity and the iconic style.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
If the standard Manhattan is a song played on a piano, the Black Manhattan is that same song on a pipe organ—big, booming chords of flavor, filling every available space.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Its seductive chords, its shocking sounds, somehow pierce one’s normal resistance, cutting through snow and ice and whatever else has gummed up one’s works.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The piano plays mostly arpeggios; the strings fixate for hundreds of bars on a pair of hazy four-note chords.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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But some of those feelings are shared by many within the building, after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon on Friday to use its AI models in classified systems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every point on the circle corresponds to a different solution to this equation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mercury retrograde in Pisces will be in full gear during the eclipse, resulting in uncertainty and extreme emotions.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Eagles’ 157-pounder Aiden Chur lost a tough 8-5 decision to Birmingham’s Roman Arakelyan when emotions got the best of him.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Seismic and volcanic status Echinus’ return to activity coincides with the late-February eruption of the nearby Streamboat Geyser, the world’s tallest active geyser.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The release coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Ring’s first complete performance, at the Bayreuth Festival in Germany — and the DSO’s 125th anniversary.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stephanie steps into Sarah’s personal space, squares her up.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everything conforms to muscle memory.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Humans remain uniquely capable of deciding which answers matter and why.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.—
Suman Naishadham,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The death certificate fits with a description of the operation to capture Oseguera Cervantes given by Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla, who had said that the cartel leader and two bodyguards had been badly wounded in a gunfight with soldiers outside a home in Tapalpa, Jalisco.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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On paper, that might sound like wacky overload, but in Hoppers’ proudly insane universe Diane fits right in.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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