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Synonyms

strike a chord

Idioms  

  1. Trigger a feeling or memory, as in That poem strikes a chord in all those touched by the Holocaust. This term alludes to striking the strings or keys of a musical instrument. [First half of 1800s] Also see strike the right note.

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The freedom of full-time travel often seems to strike a chord with people who feel hemmed in by jobs and mortgages, family commitments and responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour seemed to strike a chord, bringing out upward of 30,000 attendees at each stop.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025

And it goes beyond geography to strike a chord about how the country views itself - and its history.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

Billy Bob Thornton had a hunch that his latest series, “Landman,” would strike a chord with viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

He could sing a song and strike a chord now and then and really it sounded as though he were singing to music.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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