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 The narrator, purged of identifiers except for her yearning, her rational faculties, and her sense of unbelonging, is counterintuitively relatable—a portrait of rudimentary, universal humanity. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Seeing the characters of ‘Severance’ experience the same puzzlement makes the show relatable. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Popular entertainment needs to work in these themes in a way that’s actually satisfying and relatable and legible to contemporary audiences. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026 The messy results are relatable, if a little bit dramatic, while the idyllic backgrounds and quick jokes make the series sparkle. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 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
  • Others were less sympathetic, balking at Crespi’s counter-offer and stating that Crespi’s employment must be discussed publicly because the DDA is a public agency beholden to the state’s Sunshine Law.
    — Tess Riski August 5, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • By now, his case has attracted sympathetic press attention and more effective lawyers.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • That’s understandable because counting individuals is straightforward.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In some ways, the hesitation among pharmaceutical companies is understandable.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Meta's critics say some of the most recognizable and potentially harmful aspects of Instagram and Facebook's designs are untouched by the ruling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Stajmiger spends time in the makeup chair before slipping into Beetlejuice's signature costume, completing the transformation from actor to one of Broadway's most recognizable characters.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognizable
Adjective
  • For such companies, shifting overseas may be the only way to stay in business.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The loss was just the second this season for the Braves (70-46) when leading after eight innings in 62 such games.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of such
Adjective
  • Crowley's mention of the Evers endorsement drew a round of applause at both of his campaign stops in New Glarus and Madison this week, but similar votes of confidence haven't always been decisive in other primaries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • California is among multiple states, including Maryland and Connecticut, that have passed or are considering similar measures.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Financial firms are now gearing up to jump into the market in a different way, as executives like Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and KKR's Waldemar Szlezak see AI equipment attaining familiar money-making characteristics.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If this sounds like a familiar issue to you, pack some extra Tylenol to be safe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiar

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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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