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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
Learners will discover the secrets behind creating memorable and relatable characters, exploring aspects such as personality, design, and animation techniques that breathe life into these creations.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 May 2025
This question feels all too relatable today, when news headlines seem indistinguishable from satire.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Other Dogs Feel the Same The comment section quickly filled with relatable stories from fellow dog owners.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 May 2025
This question feels all too relatable today, when news headlines seem indistinguishable from satire.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Other Dogs Feel the Same The comment section quickly filled with relatable stories from fellow dog owners.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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The outlet was able to locate an original photo of one such booth from the era, which entailed White contestants throwing objects at the head of a Black boy for prizes.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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City officials then reportedly requested an opinion on the information request from the Texas Attorney General’s office, which handles such matters.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Washington state recently adopted a similar law, effective next year.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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This argument is similar to those made by Sam Altman, who has argued that OpenAI needs to unveil ChatGPT and other cutting-edge tools as fast as possible in order to show the public the power of the technology.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of the samples tested positive for Salmonella and additional testing found that the samples were closely related to the Salmonella found in sick people.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
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Economists meanwhile note that growth has been concentrated in manufacturing, specifically in defense and related industries, and propped up by state spending.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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In fact, no other project of the past half century comes to mind that is comparable to Orozco’s work of the past three decades, with its the complex and contradictory morphologies, operations, materials, and sites.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Setup time should be comparable to that of a standalone instant-pitch screen room, which will also require staking out in windy conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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