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
Despite the odds seemingly being against them, these relatable educators go above and beyond the call of duty — all with a great sense of humor.
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James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their devotion to interior design might have surpassed mine, but their care for their kids was relatable.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
As with her Sculpt Society classes, her take on the great balancing act of motherhood is all too relatable.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Split Happens is Henderlite’s attempt to bridge that gap in a format that’s accessible, conversational, and relatable.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their devotion to interior design might have surpassed mine, but their care for their kids was relatable.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
As with her Sculpt Society classes, her take on the great balancing act of motherhood is all too relatable.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025
Split Happens is Henderlite’s attempt to bridge that gap in a format that’s accessible, conversational, and relatable.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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With its buzzy energy and sympathetic — if bumbling — criminals, Lumet withholds crucial information from the viewer until the final portion of the film.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The original novel includes material that’s sympathetic to the aims of the women’s movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In defense of the fans, their reaction was understandable given the performance of the national team over the last six games.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The shorter distance was understandable.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In this way, its role as a familiar calendar entity argues profoundly for itself, unsinkable and ever-long.—
Jordan Michelman,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now, the Dragons (1-0) will face a familiar foe in Hebron.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Popular drinks To those who grew up with it, the green packaging for Nestle's Milo brand is easily recognizable in Milwaukee's Burmese shops.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This sunny signature is among the aspects that make the limited edition readily recognizable.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There was no such good fortune this time in the Pacific Northwest as Washington proved to be too big, too fast and too good, coming in as a 35-point favorite and then unleashing a record performance.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Both have spoken, as field athletes in cricket-dominant countries, about similar challenges around facilities, finances and support.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sinner had similar problems here and came into the contest with a 57 percent reading.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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