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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 song’s interplay of gratitude and regret adds depth, making its message both introspective and universally relatable.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
Anyway, for those of us who have tried to come out to someone who was Not Having It, this moment is all too relatable.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The Piano Lesson is a very Black-specific cinematic experience and that is also relatable.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
This fatuous facial gesture is immediately relatable but also, as Locke discusses below, one that can be read in a number of different ways.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
Anyway, for those of us who have tried to come out to someone who was Not Having It, this moment is all too relatable.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The Piano Lesson is a very Black-specific cinematic experience and that is also relatable.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
This fatuous facial gesture is immediately relatable but also, as Locke discusses below, one that can be read in a number of different ways.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
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Is there any greater comfort than being the beneficiary of such friendship?Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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First American Art Magazine, one of the first such publications owned and operated by Native people, published a timeline of Indigenous art history in the Americas that denoted how the Native art world has changed over the centuries.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the names may be similar (and the search results all ajumble), kissing biscuits are most assuredly meant for breakfast, not dessert.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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How Are Stuffing and Dressing Similar The recipes for stuffing and dressing are very similar.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Larger starter kits frequently contain parts for related projects, and buying one can often be easier than compiling an extensive shopping list.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rather than relying on a single product, adding related services like consulting or support strengthens customer relationships and creates recurring revenue.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Firstly, the company’s comparable sales were lower sequentially compared to a 21% growth in Q1 2024, 18% growth in Q2, and 16% in Q3.Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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During the quarter, Nordstrom banner net sales increased 1.3 percent and comparable sales increased 4 percent.David Moin, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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