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 While not an initial ratings hit and mostly snubbed at the Emmys, the series soon gained popularity thanks to its likable cast and relatable themes for younger viewers. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 Ralph has always meant elevation and sophistication, while also feeling relatable. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 But their show, like talk-radio shows of the past, provided a relatable, consistent voice that allowed listeners to see themselves a bit more clearly. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026 Steve Martin in ‘Father of the Bride,’ 1991 Steve Martin’s hilarious, relatable work as the titular father of the bride earned him another Golden Globe Award nod and an MTV Movie Award nomination, too. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 14 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
  • There are understandable concerns over the drain of leadership and experience following the exits of Salah, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That makes the Dodgers' decision to continue giving Tucker opportunities understandable.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • What makes this year’s numbers different from the slow, familiar erosion of the past several years is the source of the exemptions.
    — A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The familiar last name and near-blank political slate pulled him in.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiar

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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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