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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
Rubin is also a rare scientific megaproject that feels excitingly relatable.
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Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
The real keys were suspense, relatable characters, and Spielberg’s deft directing.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
And Williams really stuck the landing by disclosing a relatable flaw: obsessive rule-following.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Comments Glee may have pushed some storylines to the limits, but star Dot-Marie Jones still wanted to keep things relatable.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Michael Jones McKean, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
The real keys were suspense, relatable characters, and Spielberg’s deft directing.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
And Williams really stuck the landing by disclosing a relatable flaw: obsessive rule-following.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Comments Glee may have pushed some storylines to the limits, but star Dot-Marie Jones still wanted to keep things relatable.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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The original ran for four seasons and was set in the glamorous world of a 1950s Spanish fashion house, exploring such themes as love, ambition and family dynamics.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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No manager has deployed relievers with such consistent success as Bochy, who has managed 21 World Series games for the Giants and Rangers in the 2000s and never lost when leading after the first inning.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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More than a dozen House Democrats have co-sponsored the resolution, and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has put forward a similar measure in the Senate.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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The Phillies faced a similar dilemma last year and opted to trade for outfielder Austin Hayes, but he was injured and sick before eventually being cut from the team.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Bono earns his first career hit as a soloist on the Hot Rap Songs chart and his second honor on a related list, the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Instead, the players stood behind him patiently — fidgeting now and then, their faces mainly expressionless — as Trump answered questions that mostly related to the potential of U.S. involvement in Israel’s war against Iran.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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In fact, this valuation is roughly comparable to that of its competitor SoFi, which was profitable last year and has demonstrated a quicker customer growth rate.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Must-read: The FT has a lengthy feature on how climate change is causing a systemic crisis in the property insurance business on a scale comparable to the 2008 financial crisis.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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