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
Bresenham said people like Pratt and Gulbranson are relatable in a way.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 31 May 2026
The permeable structure quickly absorbs a slew of relatable moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
But, just as the film balances a wild blend of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, action, and 80's nostalgia, Teela balances her role as a serious warrior and leader with some seriously relatable emotional ties.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 May 2026
And like Bargatze, The Breadwinner is relatable, inoffensive and also thoroughly bland.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Saige Miller, NPR, 31 May 2026
The permeable structure quickly absorbs a slew of relatable moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
But, just as the film balances a wild blend of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, action, and 80's nostalgia, Teela balances her role as a serious warrior and leader with some seriously relatable emotional ties.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 May 2026
And like Bargatze, The Breadwinner is relatable, inoffensive and also thoroughly bland.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Avenatti isn’t sympathetic to Bankman-Fried’s appeals.—
Camila Grigera Naon,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Even some people who are sympathetic to Carl’s concerns see problems with his prescription.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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But if your data isn’t structured, accessible and understandable to AI systems, your brand simply doesn’t appear in the right places at the right time.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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And given that the current president has put falsehoods about his predecessor on the White House’s walls, a former first family wanting to hold their own story close is understandable.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Launched in 2006, the Pure Michigan campaign quickly became one of the country's most recognizable tourism efforts, pairing cinematic imagery with a calm narration that stood apart from traditional travel ads.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Kerr’s pair stayed in the same summer-white conversation, but the Blossom heel gave the trend a more recognizable luxury signature.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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MoJo’s Local serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a lineup of bar snacks such as street tacos, pretzels and chicken wings.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Elite-level football, particularly on FIFA’s watch, seems a world away from such innocence.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Mexico is hoping to receive a similar spark this summer from its own 17-year-old phenom, the midfielder Gilberto Mora.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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She is expected to appear Monday through Wednesday of next week, according to two people familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The research is clear that a familiar, gentle fragrance can slow breathing, soften stress and turn a room into a memory.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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