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
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026
More than 20 rock bands and artists descended upon Nashville’s Lower Broadway on Friday during the heart of the 2026 CMA Fest to show that Music City is more than just three chords and the truth.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
For Black musicians, this often means softening hard or sharp edges with safe, major-key chords.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Each client’s purchase came with lyrics, a full arrangement, and a one-time demonstration of its chords and melody by its author.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Chamomile flower, which Jenkins had also used to rest her vocal chords after performances, was also included in the botanical mix as well.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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
Noun
Paired with building piano chords and a non-stop lyrical delivery, the listener gets the feeling that Rodrigo is hurtling towards something — whether that something is good or bad remains to be seen.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026
More than 20 rock bands and artists descended upon Nashville’s Lower Broadway on Friday during the heart of the 2026 CMA Fest to show that Music City is more than just three chords and the truth.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
For Black musicians, this often means softening hard or sharp edges with safe, major-key chords.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Each client’s purchase came with lyrics, a full arrangement, and a one-time demonstration of its chords and melody by its author.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Chamomile flower, which Jenkins had also used to rest her vocal chords after performances, was also included in the botanical mix as well.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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Does this man still have feelings for his ex?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Because Evan is masking his own feelings.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Verb
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From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Anyone who has paid attention to Andrés over the years — through his frequent appearances on morning news shows and late-night TV, his nearly 40 restaurants and bars, and, of course, through his high-risk humanitarian work through World Central Kitchen — intuits that this is a man of many emotions.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center’s unrelenting marketing campaign and weekslong soft opening have inspired an avalanche of opinions and emotions.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Verb
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This tense family reunion coincides with the arrival of the vicious creatures that hunt through sound.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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This release also coincides with a Pixel Drop and a new version of Wear OS (based on Android 17) on Pixel Watches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 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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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services answers calls for service in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson.—
Eva Flowe
June 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The radar fits in a standard 20-foot shipping container, so it can be moved by truck, plane, or ship.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Cabana has built an entire universe around pattern, color, and decorative exuberance, and this marbled wastebasket fits perfectly within that world.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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