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 Abrams is the queen of writing a strong female lead who is equal parts intelligent and relatable. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 Why the internet loves soccer star Erling Haaland Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland is winning fans far beyond the pitch this World Cup season, thanks to his surprisingly relatable, unfiltered online persona. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Kate Middleton showed off a relatable mom moment during an interaction with an 11-year-old boy on June 28. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026 If Superman is the ultra-responsible face of the franchise, Supergirl is supposed to be his messier, relatable counterpart. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 June 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 his portrayal, the character becomes less sympathetic across seasons, and his inner life is examined against the backdrop of complex family dynamics.
    — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • Andric is a sympathetic figure, but his case also illustrates why asylum law is hard.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • The comments provide additional context for a return that has included both encouraging signs and understandable growing pains.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The idea remains fan speculation rather than reported fact, but her announcement history makes the urge to investigate understandable.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • After matches, Japanese fans once again stayed behind to collect trash from the stadium rows, continuing a practice that has become one of the most recognizable rituals in global sport.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • Ann Widdecombe, 78, was one of Britain’s most recognizable politicians, serving as a Conservative member of Parliament for two decades before reinventing herself as a television personality.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 July 2026
Definition of recognizable
Adjective
  • The abductions in the southern state of Oyo had represented an escalation of the country’s security crisis because most such abductions previously had taken place in the north.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • About 200,000 such observations, spanning July 2022 to June 2025, formed the dataset the team used to measure Earth’s frame dragging.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of such
Adjective
  • Unfortunately for this part of the Lamborghini customer base, its chief marketing and sales officer Federico Foschini says there are currently no plans to put a similar transmission in one of the marque’s supercars.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • Plenty of similar parties benefit from the same big-tent communal mindset.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Men’s European Championship 2024 Spain versus England is becoming quite familiar in finals.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Blending the vintage style of a Mary Jane shoe with the modern, casual style of a trainer, these shoes shine with their unique but familiar design.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of familiar

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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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