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
The content creator has garnered over 2 million followers across platforms by posting comical skits about the workplace, framing office culture as relatable and all too accurate.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
But while her Instagram followers have skyrocketed, her taste is still relatable, as seen by her recent jewelry choices.
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Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2026
All of this convincingly portrays Church as a relatable and appealing figure for the 21st century.
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Mae Martin fits squarely into the latter category while also emerging as one of the most relatable players to ever take the Taskmaster stage.
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Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
But while her Instagram followers have skyrocketed, her taste is still relatable, as seen by her recent jewelry choices.
—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2026
All of this convincingly portrays Church as a relatable and appealing figure for the 21st century.
—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Mae Martin fits squarely into the latter category while also emerging as one of the most relatable players to ever take the Taskmaster stage.
—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Jackson thought Colorado voters would be sympathetic to the state’s water crisis, caused by decades of drought and climate change.
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That instinct is understandable.
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Meta’s plan to avoid the cash component is understandable, given that real-money betting is largely prohibited in some of its biggest markets, such as India, Indonesia, and Brazil.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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The leather T-bar sandal, instantly recognizable by its slotted construction and either partially or fully enclosed toe, was a practical choice for seafarers thanks to its ability to quickly drain water.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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The bill is intended to get Cal Fire’s pay within 15% of benchmark local fire departments such as Los Angeles, Fresno and San Francisco.
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In March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar ordinance, charging violators per firework instead of per incident.
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The high court issued similar rulings last year that allowed the administration to revoke the legal protection for Venezuelans.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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This is familiar territory for the Panthers under president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito.
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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