relatable

adjective

Definition of relatablenext
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 The narrator, purged of identifiers except for her yearning, her rational faculties, and her sense of unbelonging, is counterintuitively relatable—a portrait of rudimentary, universal humanity. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Seeing the characters of ‘Severance’ experience the same puzzlement makes the show relatable. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Popular entertainment needs to work in these themes in a way that’s actually satisfying and relatable and legible to contemporary audiences. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026 The messy results are relatable, if a little bit dramatic, while the idyllic backgrounds and quick jokes make the series sparkle. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
  1. sympathetic
  2. understandable
  3. recognizable
  4. such
  5. similar
  6. familiar
Adjective
  • Jean is ultimately revealed to be a sympathetic character in search of her sister, Sara Grey (Olivia Booth-Ford), who has been captured by the government organization Damage Control in order to exploit her psychic powers.
    — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And Aparna Nancherla warms up the ice-cold cast of characters as Matt and Jake’s sympathetic but powerless buddy in HR.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • That’s understandable because counting individuals is straightforward.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In some ways, the hesitation among pharmaceutical companies is understandable.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Meta's critics say some of the most recognizable and potentially harmful aspects of Instagram and Facebook's designs are untouched by the ruling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Stajmiger spends time in the makeup chair before slipping into Beetlejuice's signature costume, completing the transformation from actor to one of Broadway's most recognizable characters.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognizable
Adjective
  • For such companies, shifting overseas may be the only way to stay in business.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The loss was just the second this season for the Braves (70-46) when leading after eight innings in 62 such games.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of such
Adjective
  • Schore makes a similar distinction when discussing workplace anger.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The side pockets are great for water bottles and similar, while the front pocket and inner pocket securely hold your phone, wallet or other small items that could get lost in the bottom of your back.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of similar
Adjective
  • Financial firms are now gearing up to jump into the market in a different way, as executives like Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and KKR's Waldemar Szlezak see AI equipment attaining familiar money-making characteristics.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If this sounds like a familiar issue to you, pack some extra Tylenol to be safe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of familiar

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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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