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
Our purpose is to keep going and to keep expanding and to stay as real and relatable as possible with the best prices.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The Modern Family actress was spotted on Superbowl Sunday in a hilarious and very on-brand Skechers commercial, showing the all-too-relatable, sweat-inducing stress that comes from getting dressed and having nothing to wear.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2026
Vonn’s story is also relatable in a way that most Olympic storylines are not.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Their ability to make heritage feel relatable and contemporary is unmatched and will do well this year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The Modern Family actress was spotted on Superbowl Sunday in a hilarious and very on-brand Skechers commercial, showing the all-too-relatable, sweat-inducing stress that comes from getting dressed and having nothing to wear.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2026
Vonn’s story is also relatable in a way that most Olympic storylines are not.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Their ability to make heritage feel relatable and contemporary is unmatched and will do well this year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Courtenay, as a caregiver with deeply sympathetic layers, exhibits frustration and compassion in equal measure, blending the obstinate protestations of a man in his twilight years with the lifelong tenderness and wisdom that often accompany them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Then a week later, Heraskevych received a wave of sympathetic support when he was forced out of the skeleton for refusing to compete without a helmet adorned with more than 20 elite Ukrainian athletes and coaches who have been killed in the war.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were some understandable growing pains when Devers picked up first base upon joining the Giants after a career at third base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the year and expel evil spirits.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The park is defined by the cascading Reedy Falls, best viewed from the 345-foot-long Liberty Bridge, a curved pedestrian suspension bridge that has become one of Greenville’s most recognizable landmarks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An explosion at a fireworks shop in China's Hubei province on Wednesday killed 12 people, state media reported, the second such explosion as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bill would require that the hospitals and other facilities, after reporting an incident to DIAL, conduct a root cause analysis of the event and either implement a corrective action plan or explain why no such plan is needed.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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There haven’t been any similar incidents recently, Azarcon said, but the Police Department wanted to draw attention to potential risks as graduation season nears.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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