relatable
adjective
re·lat·able
ri-ˈlā-tə-bəl 
1
: able to be related
especially
: able to be shown or established to have a causal or logical connection to something
Some of these linguistic simplifications are directly relatable to the loss of certain language functions … —
William A. Foley
William A. Foley 2
US
: able to be related to : possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences
a movie featuring strong but relatable characters
Thriftier threads can make high-rolling politicos and their wives seem more relatable.—Roya Wolverson
Roya Wolverson
relatability
noun
He also maintained an outsized relatability, as the kind of guy who seemed more at ease with commoners than with any media elite.
—Richard Hoffer
Richard Hoffer
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But almost all of them just got us with their super-relatable family and friendship storylines.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
Joanna shared some insight into her Christmas decorating strategy in November on Instagram — while also getting candid about a relatable mishap.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Now, on its 30th anniversary, the novel is as relatable as ever and serves many nuggets of wisdom.
—Air Mail, 27 Dec. 2025
Perhaps the most relatable struggle for any human who has relocated is the difficulty of adjusting to local culture.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
Joanna shared some insight into her Christmas decorating strategy in November on Instagram — while also getting candid about a relatable mishap.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Now, on its 30th anniversary, the novel is as relatable as ever and serves many nuggets of wisdom.
—Air Mail, 27 Dec. 2025
Perhaps the most relatable struggle for any human who has relocated is the difficulty of adjusting to local culture.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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