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
Bresenham said people like Pratt and Gulbranson are relatable in a way.
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Saige Miller, NPR, 31 May 2026
The permeable structure quickly absorbs a slew of relatable moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
But, just as the film balances a wild blend of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, action, and 80's nostalgia, Teela balances her role as a serious warrior and leader with some seriously relatable emotional ties.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 May 2026
And like Bargatze, The Breadwinner is relatable, inoffensive and also thoroughly bland.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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Saige Miller, NPR, 31 May 2026
The permeable structure quickly absorbs a slew of relatable moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
But, just as the film balances a wild blend of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, action, and 80's nostalgia, Teela balances her role as a serious warrior and leader with some seriously relatable emotional ties.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 May 2026
And like Bargatze, The Breadwinner is relatable, inoffensive and also thoroughly bland.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Avenatti isn’t sympathetic to Bankman-Fried’s appeals.—
Camila Grigera Naon,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Even some people who are sympathetic to Carl’s concerns see problems with his prescription.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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That uncertainty is understandable, given how much is at stake when your debt problems start to overlap with your job.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Growth is one of the biggest sore subjects in Mansfield, for understandable reasons.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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Launched in 2006, the Pure Michigan campaign quickly became one of the country's most recognizable tourism efforts, pairing cinematic imagery with a calm narration that stood apart from traditional travel ads.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Kerr’s pair stayed in the same summer-white conversation, but the Blossom heel gave the trend a more recognizable luxury signature.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 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
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Elite-level football, particularly on FIFA’s watch, seems a world away from such innocence.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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According to data from research firm Alpine Macro, Indian stocks are currently trading at 21 times forward earnings, similar to Taiwan, while South Korean equities are trading at nine times forward earnings.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This presumably means ground operations, which could result in considerable American casualties, or infrastructure strikes, which could lead Iran to retaliate against similar targets in the Gulf.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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In mid-January, as Iran crushed wide-scale protests with the mass killing of demonstrators, Israel prepared a covert mission along the Azerbaijan-Iran border, two of the sources familiar with the plans told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Broadcom is backstopping payments on the largest portions of the transaction, people familiar with the matter have said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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