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
Lily Harrison’s script is laugh-out-loud funny while staying grounded and deeply relatable.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
But Blaney has also become a fan favorite, perhaps because of his down-to-earth personality and relatable ways, while also coming off as one of the more easygoing racers on the track.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Regardless of your views or political leanings, for many the grief of losing a parent is relatable and unbearable.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
So many of the stories are personal and relatable, but also universal.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
But Blaney has also become a fan favorite, perhaps because of his down-to-earth personality and relatable ways, while also coming off as one of the more easygoing racers on the track.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Regardless of your views or political leanings, for many the grief of losing a parent is relatable and unbearable.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
So many of the stories are personal and relatable, but also universal.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
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Public sentiment seemingly reached a turning point in July as reports of famine and Israeli soldiers firing on food lines in Gaza drove even sympathetic Democrats to issue rebukes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps, though, Kubrick's cold view of Jack and choice to diminish some of King's sympathetic nuances serve to heighten the terror; how much does knowing the complex motivations of a domestic abuser help their victims?—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His lowest point came midway through this tournament, and that chastening defeat to East Germany — a game Schon desperately wanted to win, for understandable reasons.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Pressures are understandable, but Campbell has to do a better job of limiting pre-snap penalties.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the other side of the equation, the Chiefs’ receiving corps has looked eerily familiar.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The inertia of familiar patterns keeps people locked into old routines.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This medium-point pack of pencils comes from one of the industry’s most recognizable brands.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Alex Honnold, climbing’s most recognizable face, sees the sport’s explosive growth as inevitable rather than trendy.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As such, this deep reliance on social media by Nepalese society turned the ban into a flashpoint for public dissent.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whether someone's interests bore you or a mispronunciation is getting on your nerves, approach every conversation about such subjects with grace.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Richardson finished third in the semi-final; however, her time was fast enough to award her a non-automatic qualifying spot in the final, similar to what happened with her in Budapest.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On tables set up in the plaza were candies from Mexico, as well as flags, small hats and boards for Loteria, a game similar to bingo.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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