CHORDS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

chords 1 of 2

noun

plural of chord

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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insensitivities

chords

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chord

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

Noun

Songwriting happened naturally as a rebellion to learning certain chords. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Elle’s music supervisor hired an instructor to walk him through how to convincingly play the chords on set, which were later overdubbed by a professional guitarist. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 July 2026 As a result, the harmonies and chords are in a state of perpetual change, moving together more like clouds of starlings or minnows than a single frog hopping from stone to stone. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Spare as a schoolyard chant, stalwart producer Kenny Laguna created a perfect back-and-forth between crisp handclaps and dirty chords. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 These seemingly innocuous incidents attain new significance as they’re revisited alongside a slow crescendo that suddenly turns to shuddering piano chords on the track’s bridge. — Nick Ayres Demasi, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026 Hammett plunged guitar-first into the audience, who helped him back onto the stage with only a few chords missed. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026 Vocals have an offhand nonchalance instead of hogging the spotlight, melodies sneak up on you rather than announce themselves, and the guitars avoid crunchy riffs and overdriven twang in favor of tart rambling and clean supporting chords. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 June 2026 Users also gain access to all courses and exercises covering music theory, sheet music reading, chords, rhythm, hand positioning, and technique. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords

Noun

Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Definition of feelings

Verb

Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of corresponds

Noun

Understanding not only the tactics but also the emotions of a match is a fundamental aspect of elite refereeing.

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
In practice, this means Auslander makes a concerted effort to understand the emotional side of wealth decisions, as emotions can sometimes be as strong a determining factor in the outcomes of such decisions as the technical elements involved.

— Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of emotions

Verb

The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of coincides

Verb

As the radiant Sun spotlights your 2nd House of Resources, authoritative Saturn in your 11th House of Friends squares it, pressing you to define fair participation.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

Definition of squares

Verb

The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026

Definition of conforms

Verb

Customers often choose the company that answers their questions quickly, communicates clearly and eliminates unnecessary waiting.

— Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Spotify is doubling down on its AI push with a new dedicated chatbot that creates custom playlists and answers questions about songs, audiobooks, podcasts, and your listening history.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

Definition of answers

Verb

Stadium Club sets are known for their utilization of exceptional photographs, and Joan Monfort’s work from 2007, intended for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona, UNICEF and newspaper Diario Sport, certainly fits that category.

— Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Ask specifically whether a wheelchair fits through the bathroom door, whether the family can navigate the room, and whether the accessible room has more than one bed.

— Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

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