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
Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
The song’s cinematic chords echoed in the theater as Antonoff embodied his best Springsteen.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The chords and arrangement carried a mixture of church/jazz/funk.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
And for about 10 seconds, the chords sure sound like a Dessner track.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Portman mouthed the words throughout, while Depp remained stone-faced with a guitar in his lap, finally playing the song’s closing chords.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Four or five chords repeated over and over.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Cloudy chords, meditative tintinnabulation, the whoosh of wind and rain, blocks of iridescent brass — all these discrete sonorities trundled by, like a train of boxcars with panoramas painted on their sides.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
At the conference, Farage appeared onstage in a blaze of pyrotechnics and gladiatorial chords.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Luckily, there are ways to speech train to help maintain a higher voice, even as your vocal chords change.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
The song’s cinematic chords echoed in the theater as Antonoff embodied his best Springsteen.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
The chords and arrangement carried a mixture of church/jazz/funk.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
And for about 10 seconds, the chords sure sound like a Dessner track.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Portman mouthed the words throughout, while Depp remained stone-faced with a guitar in his lap, finally playing the song’s closing chords.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Four or five chords repeated over and over.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Cloudy chords, meditative tintinnabulation, the whoosh of wind and rain, blocks of iridescent brass — all these discrete sonorities trundled by, like a train of boxcars with panoramas painted on their sides.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
At the conference, Farage appeared onstage in a blaze of pyrotechnics and gladiatorial chords.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Argentina’s western border with Chile corresponds to the boundary between the Nazca Plate, which subducts beneath the South American Plate.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The emotions as referee Thomas Bramall blew the final whistle, confirming Wrexham’s first defeat in five Championship games, provided a stark contrast.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Rose Glass' directorial debut is an ecclesiastical horror that offsets the fine line between devotion and delusion, all while stirring the painful emotions of loneliness and trauma.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Latin Music Week also coincides with the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air on Thursday, October 23 on Telemundo and Peacock, where Bad Bunny will be honored with the Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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The peak coincides with the new moon, offering skywatchers ideal viewing conditions since the moon will be 0% illuminated, according to StarWalk.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The high-compression fabric conforms to the body, while the double-layered waistband ensures a secure fit.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The oversized chair is ideal for patios, decks, or poolside spaces, and it’s filled with high-density foam that conforms to your body position, offering comfortable support for long-term sitting and relaxing.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Expressing your feelings is cathartic when the sun squares Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the sun in Scorpio squares Pluto in Aquarius, power structures — whether in relationships, careers or identity — begin to crack under pressure.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your laptop fits snuggly in the inner sleeve, plus the two water bottle slings on the side provide plenty of space for beverages.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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For treats, think small candies, chocolate coins, or even tiny trinkets—something that fits easily inside a balloon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lecornu answers MPs at the end of a debate following his general policy address before the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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