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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The show helps young viewers learn social skills like sharing, apologizing, and managing big feelings.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yet every year, this terrified little animal is subjected to loud announcers and noisy crowds and held up and waved around without any regard for his feelings, welfare, or instincts.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The address corresponds to the Village of Castleberry Hills apartment complex.—
Alexis Stevens,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Deep excavations into the earliest layers of Carthage now confirm that a city was founded at a time that corresponds with the ancient sources who claimed these events occurred in circa 814 BCE.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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This shift also coincides with the mirror selfie comeback.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The launch coincides with the publication of a research paper coauthored by Brundage that lays out a detailed framework for how independent audits of the companies building the world’s most powerful AI systems could work.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The cross then goes to Senesi, who squares for Kroupi to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ambitious Mars squares Chiron, throwing your career drive and your personal identity into the cosmic blender.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
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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