RELATABLE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

relatable

adjective

Definition of relatable

as in sympathetic

US 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 My hope is that by sharing those parts of myself that are maybe slightly less likable, slightly less relatable, that people can sort of recognize and accept those parts of themselves as well. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Their story is both touching and deeply relatable, reminding us how easily we can get caught up in our habits and lose sight of what matters most. — John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 That gives creators a meaningful role and makes the brand more human and relatable. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Because while deadbots may feel unfamiliar, the impulse behind them is deeply relatable. — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatable

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Adjective

Kewman, who has spent years reading about the disease that may determine his future, was sympathetic to this view.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
The motive might be sympathetic, but the effect is sentimentalizing.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

Forrester’s research on ESM platforms notes that AI is now the primary investment area in this market, and the appetite is understandable.

— Rohan Joshi, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Jordan Nodarse, Bossa denim designer, also sees the demand for innovation that is commercially understandable.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of understandable

Adjective

But part of our enjoyment, as an audience, is watching some of Britain’s most recognizable names turn into bloodthirsty killing machines.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
His instantly recognizable graphic style, built on stark contrasts, bold colors and commanding portraits, has become a fixture of contemporary visual culture.

— Chad Radford, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizable

Adjective

At the start of this election cycle, the notion that Democrats would seriously compete in such deep-red bastions as Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas would have seemed absurd.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Most candidates from purple districts, with the exception of some backed by the Progressive Caucus, have shied away from such ambitious proposals.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of such

Adjective

American officials told the Wall Street Journal that Washington had conducted similar attacks secretly in recent weeks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Similarly, high-risk activities like mountain climbing, skydiving or something similar won't typically be covered (unless specific add-on coverage is included and paid for before traveling).

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of similar

Adjective

As the Sun meets retrograde Mercury, a familiar daily frustration could reveal the assumption underneath it.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
The approach preserves familiar development workflows while changing how servers coordinate updates and distribute repository data.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of familiar

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