as in sympathetic
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possible to understand because of being like something you have known, experienced, etc.
The show has likable characters in relatable situations.
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Recent Examples of relatable
Keke Palmer is known for being relatable, humorous, and possessing candor.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 July 2025
Credit Esmail, whose projects since include the podcast adaptation Homecoming and apocalyptic-thriller novel adaptation Leave the World Behind, for sticking to his vision for the series—and never straying far from the journey of its unique and oddly relatable protagonist, the heart of the series.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 3 July 2025
His line of questioning and the back and forth was relatable.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
TikTokers Weigh In The video sparked a torrent of relatable comments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 July 2025
Credit Esmail, whose projects since include the podcast adaptation Homecoming and apocalyptic-thriller novel adaptation Leave the World Behind, for sticking to his vision for the series—and never straying far from the journey of its unique and oddly relatable protagonist, the heart of the series.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 3 July 2025
His line of questioning and the back and forth was relatable.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
TikTokers Weigh In The video sparked a torrent of relatable comments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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But even with these musicians and Boyd’s sympathetic production, the sessions were fraught.—
arkansasonline.com,
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5 July 2025
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The president has vacillated in recent months between deporting all individuals who are in the country illegally and being sympathetic to farmers and hospitality executives who rely on such migrant workers for labor.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Managers saw themselves as solving the equivalent of familiar jigsaw puzzles.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The whole first half of the season saw Hamilton struggle to adapt to the Italian race car, and Silverstone was another chapter in a familiar story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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And by applying American power in such energetic, omnidirectional fashion, Trump has revealed much about the true state of world affairs.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Last year saw three similar incursions, according to The Associated Press.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Tragically, under similar circumstances in 2005, federal district judge Joan Lefkow’s husband and mother were killed in an attempt on her life.—
Andre M. Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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