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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the pianist executed a seventeen-note syncopated rhythm simultaneously with a chord sequence of twenty-nine chords.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The central Largo movement pivots around a clash of B-minor and B-major chords, with the latter repeatedly struggling to win out over the former.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Her ensemble is like the perfect fusion of Sandy meets Danny, striking the right chords of tough-yet-sweet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Against all of this allegedly heady stuff, the score—by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross—intentionally jars us from encroaching drowsiness with chortling woodwinds and shardlike piano chords that are the aural equivalent of jagged Plexiglass off-cuts.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 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, 20 Aug. 2025
Gen Z wants to feel included, not mocked, and Bill Lawrence’s series strikes the right chords.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
The former Calle 13 member impresses her sensitivity to this piece, originally written by Orlando Brito and popularized in 1975 by the great Héctor Lavoe, giving it new life with her powerful, dramatic voice, accompanied by street guitars and harsh, aggressive chords that captivate the listener.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Unfortunately, Manchis' heroic deed left the dog with damage to her vocal chords, and her bark has shifted into a low rasp, Zarate added to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the pianist executed a seventeen-note syncopated rhythm simultaneously with a chord sequence of twenty-nine chords.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The central Largo movement pivots around a clash of B-minor and B-major chords, with the latter repeatedly struggling to win out over the former.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Her ensemble is like the perfect fusion of Sandy meets Danny, striking the right chords of tough-yet-sweet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Against all of this allegedly heady stuff, the score—by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross—intentionally jars us from encroaching drowsiness with chortling woodwinds and shardlike piano chords that are the aural equivalent of jagged Plexiglass off-cuts.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 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, 20 Aug. 2025
Gen Z wants to feel included, not mocked, and Bill Lawrence’s series strikes the right chords.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
The former Calle 13 member impresses her sensitivity to this piece, originally written by Orlando Brito and popularized in 1975 by the great Héctor Lavoe, giving it new life with her powerful, dramatic voice, accompanied by street guitars and harsh, aggressive chords that captivate the listener.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chords
Noun
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The key mechanism was impermanence focus; the realization that negative feelings fade with time and don't define our long-term trajectory.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Positive feedback enhanced their feelings of uniqueness (a key aspect of grandiose narcissism).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This timing generally corresponds to about 4 weeks before the first killing frost date, if frost is common in your area.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This isn’t about needing time to work through intense emotions or to sort out thoughts, because that’s normally conveyed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The emotions of that victory two years ago were apparent at the time — Sirianni was bombastic exiting the field after the emotional win — but there is no concept of revenge this time.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some impulse to hedge ahead of the Fed decision, which BofA technical strategist Paul Ciana notes coincides this year with the start of the often bumpy final 10 days of September, which qualifies as the weakest last 10 days of any month.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The memory foam conforms to your head to relieve pressure, and the cooling case helps with temperature.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But that’s just the start, Moon adds that the mattress uses zone pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to his body and helps with circulation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pizza squares on the diet-for-health trays.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Palace’s right wing-back then squares the ball to Eze, who scores into an empty net.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Probably because getting to a design that fits all five fingers on most hands isn’t easy.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nuance begins with naming complexity—because life rarely fits into binary categories.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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,
11 Sep. 2025
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While standing in the stash house, the detective answers the house phone.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Chords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chords. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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