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
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
But slowly the strings droop and the chords sour, preparing us for the approach Bjørn will take on the album, which is to play around in beauty and then throw the listener off with striking moments of ugliness.
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Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Users also gain access to all courses and exercises covering music theory, sheet music reading, chords, rhythm, hand positioning, and technique.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
For Black musicians, this often means softening hard or sharp edges with safe, major-key chords.
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Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 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.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
The same ten chords, ten thousand possible videos.
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Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
But slowly the strings droop and the chords sour, preparing us for the approach Bjørn will take on the album, which is to play around in beauty and then throw the listener off with striking moments of ugliness.
—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
15 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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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.
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Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.
Noun
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Governed by the ever-changing moon — associated with emotions, memory, intuition and our most basic needs — this Water sign governs our emotional world, family ties and deepest instincts.
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Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.
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Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.
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But the duo’s time in the judges’ seats also coincides with preparations for the third and final season of their show Survival of the Thickest.
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may challenge follow-through or timing.
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
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That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
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Who answers messages at month four when shock loss panics a patient?
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This opinion answers the important issue of whether the Minnesota UPEPA violates the right to jury trial under the Minnesota constitution, although of course the Minnesota Supreme Court will have to itself weigh in on this issue.
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This durable hardside suitcase fits travel clothes, shoes, beauty tools, and more with ease thanks to its spacious design.
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Creator content has traditionally been associated with mobile and social platforms, but companies including Amazon are increasingly looking at how that material fits into the living-room experience and can appeal to a wide demo beyond younger audiences.
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