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 design is more modernistic than futuristic, different but still relatable.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The brief pause, paired with his almost-hug, made the moment relatable for viewers across the web.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Claire has been America’s catharsis, consistently making the unthinkable relatable.
—Jesse Eisenberg, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Generations of bloggers, YouTubers, and TikTokers have amassed large fandoms through being relatable and deeply human.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
The brief pause, paired with his almost-hug, made the moment relatable for viewers across the web.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Claire has been America’s catharsis, consistently making the unthinkable relatable.
—Jesse Eisenberg, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Generations of bloggers, YouTubers, and TikTokers have amassed large fandoms through being relatable and deeply human.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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Bahrain revoked citizenship from 69 individuals accused of being sympathetic to Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Several justices seemed sympathetic to the company’s argument that it can’t be sued under state law because federal regulators have found Roundup likely doesn’t cause cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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It is often discussed in terms of leverage, supply and pricing — understandable, given its role in the global economy.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez is a lead contender to replace Morales, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This takes the Hylian magic of Nintendo’s long-running RPG game and brings it to the modern gamer in ways both familiar and unique.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By filing trademarks around both her voice and a recognizable concert visuals, Swift appears to be building new legal protections around key parts of her brand.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its most frequent use comes in local, nonpartisan races for offices such as school board or city council.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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No such mystery surrounded the whereabouts of Daniel Kinahan, the forty-eight-year-old Irishman who was arrested in Dubai on April 17th.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kirsten Kelly-Vargas and her husband, Gary, felt a similar urgency to acquire the proper attire for the occasion.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Paller tried a similar experiment in 2009, this time using sound.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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