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
That’s always going to be the guiding goal of any band trying to make fun music that’s relatable.
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Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In general, her social media presence is defined by relatable posts about motherhood and WAG life.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The story is likely so relatable because the characters are inspired by Mitchell’s firsthand experiences.
—Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
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Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In general, her social media presence is defined by relatable posts about motherhood and WAG life.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The story is likely so relatable because the characters are inspired by Mitchell’s firsthand experiences.
—Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Much to the disdain of the elite, more sympathetic to Ataturk’s vision of a secular republic, Erdogan has steered Turkey’s politics in a decidedly Islamist direction, forging ties with the Muslim Brotherhood and positioning itself as a central power player in the Muslim world.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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Workplaces 'rarely make room' for grief The managers at the next company seemed sympathetic.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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And that's a very reasonable and understandable complaint.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The optimism is understandable, but the threat from AI agents is more immediate than the opportunity.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Leonardo Drew, one of the most recognizable sculptors working today, has joined Hauser & Wirth, which will now represent the artist worldwide.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Bright Angel Trail is one of the park's most recognizable routes.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Regardless of the Iranian National Team and a ref with allegedly dangerous connections, Armour would have written something similar.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 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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However, SpaceX is allocating a smaller-than-expected portion of its blockbuster initial public offering to retail investors, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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First of all, the president’s name is redacted throughout, yet everything else seems pretty familiar to me.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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