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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 characters are distinctive yet relatable; your heart goes out to every one of them.
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Many people found the post relatable and shared their own similar experiences.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Mackie is relatable as Captain America, and Ramirez shines bright as his new sidekick Falcon.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
But this campaign's virality is a testament to Duolingo's long commitment to brand building by leaning into unhinged content and relatable conversation on social media and its own platform.
—April Rubin, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
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Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Many people found the post relatable and shared their own similar experiences.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Mackie is relatable as Captain America, and Ramirez shines bright as his new sidekick Falcon.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
But this campaign's virality is a testament to Duolingo's long commitment to brand building by leaning into unhinged content and relatable conversation on social media and its own platform.
—April Rubin, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relatable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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The work included fitting such go-fast components as a Crower billet crankshaft, Manley titanium valves, an LSM custom camshaft, Kaase Boss cylinder heads, and a McLeod clutch and flywheel for the Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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An increase in tariffs could render such imports economically unfeasible, pushing companies to either find new manufacturing bases or reconsider their product lines altogether.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The look was similar to her 2025 White House portrait outfit, which also featured a Dolce & Gabbana blazer with Ralph Lauren cummerbund and trousers.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Movements include arm circles, forward bends, backward bends and star jumps, which are similar to jumping jacks.—
Jeremy Engle,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring mandatory detention for immigrants accused of theft and related crimes – exactly the type of broad enforcement that advocates fear could sweep up child care workers.—
Rachel Cohen,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Normally the remote operator would handle everything, but since this vehicle wasn’t completely outfitted with all the related technology, an on-board person sat behind the wheel operating the directional signal and gear shift at Nossokoff’s command.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pew previously conducted two similar studies in 2007 and 2014 using a different methodology than the current study; some measures in the poll are not comparable to previous studies.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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That slightly positive metric ended eight consecutive quarters of comparable sales declines.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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