relatable
adjective
re·lat·able
ri-ˈlā-tə-bəl 
1
: able to be related
especially
: able to be shown or established to have a causal or logical connection to something
Some of these linguistic simplifications are directly relatable to the loss of certain language functions … —
William A. Foley
William A. Foley 2
US
: able to be related to : possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences
a movie featuring strong but relatable characters
Thriftier threads can make high-rolling politicos and their wives seem more relatable.—Roya Wolverson
Roya Wolverson
relatability
noun
He also maintained an outsized relatability, as the kind of guy who seemed more at ease with commoners than with any media elite.
—Richard Hoffer
Richard Hoffer
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Because the alcohol drives the storytellers toward vernacular expression, these pieces can seem more alive and authentic, more relatable, than big-budget, big-screen productions.
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
That close relationship between EY technologists and the artists-in-residence has helped make Coach Eve relatable, a tool candidates feel comfortable with.
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Benjamin Wolff,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If Superman is the ultra-responsible face of the franchise, Supergirl is supposed to be his messier, relatable counterpart.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Manco isn’t necessarily the most dynamic protagonist in the world, but he’s centered and relatable in his anxiety over aging and his genuine love for Sammy, and an amusing deadpan presence with an accent the actor commits too.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
That close relationship between EY technologists and the artists-in-residence has helped make Coach Eve relatable, a tool candidates feel comfortable with.
—
Benjamin Wolff,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If Superman is the ultra-responsible face of the franchise, Supergirl is supposed to be his messier, relatable counterpart.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Manco isn’t necessarily the most dynamic protagonist in the world, but he’s centered and relatable in his anxiety over aging and his genuine love for Sammy, and an amusing deadpan presence with an accent the actor commits too.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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