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
Such moments offer an opportunity for William to differentiate himself from his father, showing off a personal style that’s more relatable and personable than the ensembles of male royals before him.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Videos using the format typically present a normal or relatable situation, followed by the implication that something will go wrong — mirroring the foreshadowing associated with the film scene.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Videos using the format typically present a normal or relatable situation, followed by the implication that something will go wrong, mirroring the foreshadowing associated with the film scene.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Why Couples Are Making the Switch The reasons are relatable.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Videos using the format typically present a normal or relatable situation, followed by the implication that something will go wrong — mirroring the foreshadowing associated with the film scene.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Videos using the format typically present a normal or relatable situation, followed by the implication that something will go wrong, mirroring the foreshadowing associated with the film scene.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Why Couples Are Making the Switch The reasons are relatable.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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During his presidency, Radev gained a reputation as being sympathetic to Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The scammer may sound friendly or sympathetic.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The mushroom comparison is understandable.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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This was understandable in 1977 when the Jackson family brand had lost considerable luster and star shine since their meteoric success during much of the group’s tenure at Motown.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By the end of that show, the anxiety and isolation that freight life in the closet had burned away, leaving a happy, hopeful ending in place of familiar narrative disaster; love is found, secrecy is banished, and all is well.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Yet, lurking on social media, the appointment unleashed the all-too-familiar torrent of hate, sexism and misogyny.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cut, recomposed and applied to an architectural structure, the tarps form a portrait of a fantasized yet recognizable Milan.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reiten has been recognized by publications such as The Guardian as being among the top 100 players in the world, qualifying her as a High Impact Player.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The administration’s own projections show a $23 billion gap between income and outgo for 2026-27 and similar gaps for the following two years if nothing is done.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many assume its American branch is a similar money pit.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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