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
The cast is peppered with comedy legends like Nick Kroll, Sarah Sherman and Natasha Lyonne but Sadie and her costar East anchor the movie with their relatable on- and off-again friendship.
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Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Lexi is single and on the prowl at her sister’s wedding, which is very relatable.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Her discography, which dates back to 2011, is crammed with unfrilly, relatable details that smack of being broke and twentysomething, like looking for a place to pee, or admitting her preferred coffee brand is still Chock full o’Nuts.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
The result is a loop of hopeful effort that many viewers immediately found relatable and hilarious.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Lexi is single and on the prowl at her sister’s wedding, which is very relatable.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Her discography, which dates back to 2011, is crammed with unfrilly, relatable details that smack of being broke and twentysomething, like looking for a place to pee, or admitting her preferred coffee brand is still Chock full o’Nuts.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
The result is a loop of hopeful effort that many viewers immediately found relatable and hilarious.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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The show, which pointedly ends just before the 1993 allegations break, gave Jackson’s team confidence the public would be willing to embrace a sympathetic look at him.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Verstappen is frustrated, and that’s understandable behavior for a four-time F1 champ.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Both employ understandable language in their help files, too.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As well as her most recognizable fish, a whole, butterflied white fish, beautifully charred on the grill and painted with both red adobo and a garlic-parsley rub.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mario quickly became a stand-in for Nintendo, an easily recognizable image to drop into gameplay as needed.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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For decades, the understanding was that social-media companies were essentially immune from any such legal liability.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wing is a subsidiary of Alphabet that has similar partnerships with Walmart and Wendy’s.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Planet Labs is among a variety of companies that provide satellite imaging services, and some of the others may be making similar decisions.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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