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
With more than four million followers and billions of views across platforms, Garg has built a global fanbase through her sharp, deeply relatable observations on family, culture, and modern life.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Navarrette brings a relatable pathos to Nikki’s most alarming behavior.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026
And having a cast that is close in age to audience members makes the whole production more relatable.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The fact is that Zayn’s character development is becoming more relatable by the week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Navarrette brings a relatable pathos to Nikki’s most alarming behavior.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026
And having a cast that is close in age to audience members makes the whole production more relatable.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The fact is that Zayn’s character development is becoming more relatable by the week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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The movement’s professional class repeats it more or less daily on social media and in its network of sympathetic publications.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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This sends a signal along sensory nerve fibers to the autonomic nervous system, specifically the sympathetic branch, which is the same system that regulates your heart rate, sweat response and pupil dilation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Gabrielle’s feelings for Frida are understandable in theory; the latter approaches her with fresh eyes and few demands, giving her space to be something other than problem solver extraordinaire.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The legacy of environmental injustice in Gowanus is real, and skepticism is understandable.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As the adrenaline levels rose on Monday and Tuesday, and the familiar choreography of another British political crisis began to play out—ministerial resignations, spiky statements on X—the collateral damage that Starmer had warned against started to encroach, once again, upon the scene.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Police were able to connect Brogdon with the shooting death of Hosic, who was 38, after neighbors who witnessed the shooting all claimed to have seen Brogdon's recognizable orange Camaro in the driveway at the time of the shooting, per CBS Detroit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Some of the industry’s most prestigious and recognizable high jewelry brands and independent designers exhibit at the show, including Roberto Coin, Mikimoto and Marco Bicego.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Every year is different, however, and Gutekunst will be relying on players such as Franklin, Hargrave, left tackle Jordan Morgan and perhaps some rookies to prove his moves both this offseason and in recent years were good enough for a team in win-now mode to compete for a ring in 2026.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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