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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Individuals with Venus prominently placed are naturally relatable and attractive to others.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Mom-of-three Mandy Moore is oh so relatable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
And while most of us haven't had seven husbands, Evelyn's roller-coaster love life is oddly relatable to today's insane dating world.
—Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Cultural influences are one factor that can play a role, as some parents are raised to believe that their primary role is one of authority, and being relatable to or even friendly with their child might be seen as a sign of weakness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Mom-of-three Mandy Moore is oh so relatable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
And while most of us haven't had seven husbands, Evelyn's roller-coaster love life is oddly relatable to today's insane dating world.
—Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Cultural influences are one factor that can play a role, as some parents are raised to believe that their primary role is one of authority, and being relatable to or even friendly with their child might be seen as a sign of weakness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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