chord
Example Sentences
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So the quiet act of solidarity by an ordinary father standing by his daughter has struck a chord online, drawing millions of views and widespread praise.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
The record’s title track begins with a broad, reverberating chord akin to the Beatles’ opener on “A Hard Day’s Night” or closer on “A Day in the Life.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Veloso had grown up in São Paulo, a far cry from the Pacific Northwest, but the script struck a chord with the cinematographer, who first worked with Bentley on 2021’s “Jockey.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
For Daphne du Maurier, Fowey struck a chord.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
The music starts up again, a long, trembling minor chord.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
