relatable

adjective

Definition of relatablenext
as in sympathetic
US 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 For Calandrelli, the role represents another extension of a career dedicated to making space exploration relatable and exciting for the next generation. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Non-sports trading cards comprise a much more diverse, more relatable universe of subjects and characters. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 The Parquet Courts frontman has launched the group Iconic Fugues with a two-pronged track that’s surely relatable to anyone who has a rose and a thorn of the past year. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 Multiple New York Times opinion columnists have argued that straight men aren’t reading for lack of relatable protagonists. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
  1. sympathetic
  2. understandable
  3. recognizable
  4. such
  5. similar
  6. familiar
Adjective
  • So the landlord was sympathetic to the cause and the idea of having a bookstore here.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t worry, the breakdown starts in a hurry and Cardellini is terrifying, if perhaps not as sympathetic as the series requires long-term.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • That’s understandable to an extent; institutions need to remain sustainable.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Remnants of a wooden spear weren’t found near the Neanderthal’s remains, which is understandable since the material often decomposes so quickly.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Her ambitions also extend to Fendi Casa, where the designer is researching furniture, textiles, colors and materials to establish a more recognizable language for the home.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For the new movie, ILM preserved their recognizable silhouettes while inventing more realistic anatomy, movement and fighting styles.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognizable
Adjective
  • Sessions this year addressed such topics as AI, workforce development, student success, campus safety and ways colleges can adapt to changing technology while meeting students' needs.
    — Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Walsh is known for styling such clients as Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling and Ariana DeBose.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of such
Adjective
  • Recent court cases have used similar arguments, framing social media to judges and jurors as defective products causing children harm.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Then-first lady Jill Biden pursued similar efforts to jump-start women's health research, and Biden officials in November 2023 launched their own White House effort intended to coordinate a cross-government response to boost women's health.
    — Dan Diamond, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Budgets have tightened and commissioners have retreated to the familiar — backing low-cost dramas and safe-bet crime formats.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The lineup also brings other familiar names in alternative music.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar

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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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