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 sweet and relatable video has garnered more than 37,000 likes and over 460,000 views on TikTok.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Now, season three is raising the stakes by bringing in the most relatable thing the show has done — the threat of the total collapse of civilization.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 July 2025
And while her actions are sometimes more extreme than the average woman might relate to (the series opens with Jessica breaking into her ex’s apartment), her struggle is infinitely relatable.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The goal is a relatable voice that isn’t a single point of failure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Now, season three is raising the stakes by bringing in the most relatable thing the show has done — the threat of the total collapse of civilization.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 July 2025
And while her actions are sometimes more extreme than the average woman might relate to (the series opens with Jessica breaking into her ex’s apartment), her struggle is infinitely relatable.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The goal is a relatable voice that isn’t a single point of failure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
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Following that and other bruising political fights, Council President Mitra Jalali — who was mostly seen as sympathetic to the mayor — resigned in March.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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As for Tretter, Ferguson was more sympathetic despite whispers that the former Cleveland Browns guard from Akron Central High might have manipulated Howell’s rise to the NFLPA throne in exchange for a leadership role himself.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Once the Waymo arrives, riders will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk and start the trip, all from their familiar Uber app.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And which familiar voices will play its ensemble of cops, crooks, and citizens?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Hot on the heels of a major ransomware group being taken down through an international law enforcement operation comes a new development that highlights the whack-a-mole nature of such actions: A new group, likely comprised of some of the same members, has already taken its place.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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That money, along with a similar amount coming from other sources, is currently being used to pay for the levee design, a process that will take three years.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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But ultimately, Ford was plagued with special charges including $570 million related to a recall and a similar amouth for canceling an electric vehicle.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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