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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Hearing the harmonies, hearing those chords in the instruments, I was attracted more to the music.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
Contact with visiting animals often strikes deep chords in patients, Conner adds.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Sonically, the album leaned into gospel chords and orchestral arrangements, landing on a register that was decidedly more serious.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2025
Sombr is the sole producer on the track and constructed it piece by piece, starting not with chords or lyrics but with rhythm.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
His daughter remembers him spending time with the family watching TV and playing chords on his unplugged guitar constantly; his bandmates recall him noodling on the guitar during almost every meal.
—Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Before every game, as the players gather in the tunnel, the first stirring chords of The Stone Roses’ anthem This is the One are played.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
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, 10 Jan. 2026
The most satisfying moments come when all the chaotic ephemera disperses to make space for shimmering, ambient chords.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Hearing the harmonies, hearing those chords in the instruments, I was attracted more to the music.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
Contact with visiting animals often strikes deep chords in patients, Conner adds.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Sonically, the album leaned into gospel chords and orchestral arrangements, landing on a register that was decidedly more serious.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2025
Sombr is the sole producer on the track and constructed it piece by piece, starting not with chords or lyrics but with rhythm.
—Tiana Denicola, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
His daughter remembers him spending time with the family watching TV and playing chords on his unplugged guitar constantly; his bandmates recall him noodling on the guitar during almost every meal.
—Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Before every game, as the players gather in the tunnel, the first stirring chords of The Stone Roses’ anthem This is the One are played.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Be perceptive and ask questions when necessary, as that’s the best path to untangle emotions from facts and craft a solution that respects privacy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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Composing the melody and lyrics allowed Rosinkranz to express the impossible-to-explain emotions of being chronically ill.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The event at San Jose State coincides with the release of the annual Silicon Valley Index, and all those statistics should give Thompson plenty to dive into as the valley remains a region with enormous amounts of wealth and poverty.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the timing coincides with football season.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just before that shift, Jupiter in your sign squares Chiron in Aries, highlighting tension between your personal growth and professional or public-facing wounds.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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With that being said, when Venus squares Pluto, the clash between emotional intensity (Scorpio) and intellectual detachment (Aquarius) is undeniable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The assistant answers questions related to machine operation, maintenance, parts, and troubleshooting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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