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 Chen also hopes the book is relatable for young readers who may related to Andy’s journey. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Violence gives way to dance (yes, literal dance) in a feel-good movie that doesn’t ignore the not-so-feel-good conditions making Frankie and Molly relatable. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 The actress was spotted out in Los Angeles on a very relatable coffee run wearing the cool-girl combo that’s laidback but still leans fashion girl. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 But really, Abby’s plight should be relatable to anyone who doesn’t pre-judge her for leading with her identity. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 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
  • In 1989, the death of Hu Yaobang, the former party general secretary, widely seen as sympathetic to political reform, prompted pro-democracy demonstrations that culminated in a bloody crackdown on Tiananmen Square.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At the entrance, a security guard handed me a roll of paper towels with a sympathetic look.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • Cursive is no longer consistently taught in schools, so this discomfort is understandable.
    — David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Those cities have such distinct personalities, whereas Chicago was very Middle America and more universally understandable.
    — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • In the three decades-plus since, a highly successful restaurant launch has snowballed into one of hospitality’s most recognizable global brands.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The prototype, which took roughly three weeks to create, keeps the recognizable drip down the sides of the cup, giving the dirty soda its trademark visual appeal.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognizable
Adjective
  • Attorneys with Howard Cooper, Todd & Weld, the law firm representing Patrick Clancy, are calling statements like that patently false and defamatory, warning of the real-life consequences making such claims can have.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Bonta’s office, however, has argued that such behavioral remedies have proven impossible to enforce in the past.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of such
Adjective
  • Side effects were similar to other vaccines that people typically get for other diseases, Healy noted.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Both would likely keep Ukraine moving in a similar direction.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Habity Design The Habity bedside clock looks like a familiar retro alarm clock, but inside sits a low-power e-paper screen, a speaker, and a small collection of calming sounds.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The statutory argument will be familiar to anyone following the Kalshi litigation.
    — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiar

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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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