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
Keke Palmer is known for being relatable, humorous, and possessing candor.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 July 2025
Credit Esmail, whose projects since include the podcast adaptation Homecoming and apocalyptic-thriller novel adaptation Leave the World Behind, for sticking to his vision for the series—and never straying far from the journey of its unique and oddly relatable protagonist, the heart of the series.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 3 July 2025
His line of questioning and the back and forth was relatable.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
TikTokers Weigh In The video sparked a torrent of relatable comments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 July 2025
Credit Esmail, whose projects since include the podcast adaptation Homecoming and apocalyptic-thriller novel adaptation Leave the World Behind, for sticking to his vision for the series—and never straying far from the journey of its unique and oddly relatable protagonist, the heart of the series.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 3 July 2025
His line of questioning and the back and forth was relatable.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
TikTokers Weigh In The video sparked a torrent of relatable comments.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Young Sil is sympathetic, the result of an unethical science experiment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
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Davenport is sympathetic to best-of-five giving women’s tennis a more even platform, but fears that critics of women’s tennis would still dig up something to find fault with.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Blackpink superstar joined the F1 soundtrack, which is packed with familiar musicians across a variety of genres.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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As more travelers arrive, so do the familiar questions about how to grow tourism without diluting what makes a place special.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The Office of State Budget and Management, if the bill becomes law, would determine if unauthorized immigrants are receiving such benefits.—
Alan Wooten,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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Departments drawn into such encounters have gone on the offense — posting about the incidents on social media and issuing explanations.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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This doesn’t come without challenges, especially with junior staff who haven’t weathered similar storms before.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Sykes described the signs of bird flu in cats as a severe and rapidly progressive disease that can look similar to rabies.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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