as in such
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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 Super Bowl video harkens to a happy time, when Bryant wasn’t pulling off an amazing athletic feat of his own but was a relatable everyday football fan.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
After wearing a bevy of designer labels during the Inaugural weekend, First Lady Melania Trump headed for California in a considerably more relatable outfit.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
TikTok has given us a platform to bring our brand to life in relatable, creative ways.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ranging from advice on how to care for the newborn to comments on the birthing parent's body—the commentary is ruthless and pretty relatable.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
After wearing a bevy of designer labels during the Inaugural weekend, First Lady Melania Trump headed for California in a considerably more relatable outfit.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
TikTok has given us a platform to bring our brand to life in relatable, creative ways.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Ranging from advice on how to care for the newborn to comments on the birthing parent's body—the commentary is ruthless and pretty relatable.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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This is but an overdue wakeup call, however, as the United States, its friends, and allies should have long since been searching for sources of such materials at home and/or in friendly markets.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, in the past three years, half a dozen such procedures have taken place in the United States using pigs that have been genetically modified, so their organs are more compatible with humans’.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other retail pharmacy chains are making similar moves.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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The South took a similar but divergent path towards firefighting — one guided by its practice of slavery.—
Justin Hawkins / Made by History,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In a related matter, Trump dismissed Colleen Shogan as the archivist of the United States, White House aide Sergio Gor posted on X Friday night.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Meta’s plans also call for $250 million in related infrastructure spending, including roads and water systems.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In late January, Prom compared online prices at Aldi and Walmart to prices for comparable items at two relatively high-end supermarkets: Whole Foods and a local ma-and-pa chain.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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While administrative positions have grown by 9%, faculty numbers have shrunk by 14%, creating the highest student-faculty ratio among nine comparable state colleges.—
Andrea Apa,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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