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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On the other hand, people on social media seemed to appreciate a relatable queen.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
In all love and admiration, fans wasted no time turning the hilariously, historic moment into a wave of relatable memes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025
From the brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, the navy suit features subtle gold detailing and is oversized with an extended shoulder, though the look still feels relatable, Mandelkorn says.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Prince William revealing his own relatable frustration at asking Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis about their day at school went viral on TikTok.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
In all love and admiration, fans wasted no time turning the hilariously, historic moment into a wave of relatable memes.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2025
From the brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, the navy suit features subtle gold detailing and is oversized with an extended shoulder, though the look still feels relatable, Mandelkorn says.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Prince William revealing his own relatable frustration at asking Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis about their day at school went viral on TikTok.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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