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
That’s always going to be the guiding goal of any band trying to make fun music that’s relatable.
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Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In general, her social media presence is defined by relatable posts about motherhood and WAG life.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The story is likely so relatable because the characters are inspired by Mitchell’s firsthand experiences.
—Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
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Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In general, her social media presence is defined by relatable posts about motherhood and WAG life.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The story is likely so relatable because the characters are inspired by Mitchell’s firsthand experiences.
—Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Workplaces 'rarely make room' for grief The managers at the next company seemed sympathetic.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Considerably more sympathetic to her plight is Melanie Saunders (Graynor), a high-minded acting teacher whose intensive Act One studio Hannah chances upon while researching her favorite young actress, Gracie Thomas (Tavi Gevinson), online.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Understanding the Turnover Challenge Many companies enter offshore hiring with understandable priorities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That concern is understandable.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Leonardo Drew, one of the most recognizable sculptors working today, has joined Hauser & Wirth, which will now represent the artist worldwide.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Bright Angel Trail is one of the park's most recognizable routes.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As drone threats continue to evolve, defense programs such as Land 156 are expected to play a key role in shaping the next generation of battlefield surveillance and force protection technologies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Curaçao’s next opponent, Ecuador, faced a similar loss, falling short to Cote D’Ivoire in its first World Cup match.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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