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
With more than four million followers and billions of views across platforms, Garg has built a global fanbase through her sharp, deeply relatable observations on family, culture, and modern life.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Navarrette brings a relatable pathos to Nikki’s most alarming behavior.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026
And having a cast that is close in age to audience members makes the whole production more relatable.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The fact is that Zayn’s character development is becoming more relatable by the week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Navarrette brings a relatable pathos to Nikki’s most alarming behavior.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 18 May 2026
And having a cast that is close in age to audience members makes the whole production more relatable.
—David Wade, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The fact is that Zayn’s character development is becoming more relatable by the week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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The movement’s professional class repeats it more or less daily on social media and in its network of sympathetic publications.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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This sends a signal along sensory nerve fibers to the autonomic nervous system, specifically the sympathetic branch, which is the same system that regulates your heart rate, sweat response and pupil dilation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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His desire to ensure the spotlight remained on two outgoing legends was understandable, but the contrast from 12 months earlier was stark.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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These fears are understandable and appropriate for most pre-retirees and retirees.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Shange describes the Bacchanal as familiar and minimal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Sources familiar with the situation, granted anonymity like all those consulted for this article to protect relationships, acknowledged there was consternation at the top at his behaviour and wondered whether Glasner’s position was becoming untenable.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Police were able to connect Brogdon with the shooting death of Hosic, who was 38, after neighbors who witnessed the shooting all claimed to have seen Brogdon's recognizable orange Camaro in the driveway at the time of the shooting, per CBS Detroit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Some of the industry’s most prestigious and recognizable high jewelry brands and independent designers exhibit at the show, including Roberto Coin, Mikimoto and Marco Bicego.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Every year is different, however, and Gutekunst will be relying on players such as Franklin, Hargrave, left tackle Jordan Morgan and perhaps some rookies to prove his moves both this offseason and in recent years were good enough for a team in win-now mode to compete for a ring in 2026.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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My yoga jacket looks just like this one, with a similar standup collar and zipper pockets.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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