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
Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
In reality, it should all be connected — the melody, the chords, the rhythm.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Romanticizing the past was not in Goldschmied’s chords, despite his long career.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
The melody goes one, two, three, and the chords follow underneath.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
No telling how many pianos David England had sold in 52 years, or how many songs had been played on those pianos, or whether any of those chords still resonated in a listener’s mind or heart.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Noun
The same ten chords, ten thousand possible videos.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
In reality, it should all be connected — the melody, the chords, the rhythm.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The result of that impromptu and wildly generative session, Rain Music, foregrounds each musician’s strengths—Niño’s verdant and atmospheric percussion lines, Timothy’s nesting-doll chords and ambient-minded constructions—without ever playing favorites.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Romanticizing the past was not in Goldschmied’s chords, despite his long career.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
The melody goes one, two, three, and the chords follow underneath.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
No telling how many pianos David England had sold in 52 years, or how many songs had been played on those pianos, or whether any of those chords still resonated in a listener’s mind or heart.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales typically keep their feelings about one another closer to the vest—but the future queen let slip a romantic acknowledgement of her love for her husband at a surprise appearance.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Noun
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But the aftermath of Nora’s death forces Cal to find a new way forward, and his emotions surrounding his journey to adulthood feel both specific and universal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The 22-year-old Wembanyama was emotional, bursting into tears as the final horn blew and again choking back emotions after being named the Most Valuable Player of the WCF.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Children typically only wear diapers during a transitional phase that coincides with their development of speech and movement, their first forays into social engagement.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The opening coincides with the peak of W hotel openings worldwide at the time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Below, Hooper answers Vogue’s model questionnaire—and shares her discovery story, her favorite assignment to date, and what’s currently in her closet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Develop a free resource that completely and transparently answers the five most-common customer questions.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Beyond the decor, this was a great room for entertaining during our girls weekend, thanks to the formal dining area and entertaining parlor that fits up to ten.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chef Sébastien Blin gives British classics a Riviera twist, which fits the room’s mix of influences.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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