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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Clooney's wife, Amal, wasn't there, but for a very relatable reason.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some shows are more relatable and realistic than others (cough cough Gossip Girl), but watching characters go through ups and downs with friends, family, school, or dating can help kids deal with those same issues in their real life.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
The response from viewers proved just how relatable the story was.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Bowlen shed the fancy coat, became more relatable to Broncos fans and the stadium measure eventually passed.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Some shows are more relatable and realistic than others (cough cough Gossip Girl), but watching characters go through ups and downs with friends, family, school, or dating can help kids deal with those same issues in their real life.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
The response from viewers proved just how relatable the story was.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Bowlen shed the fancy coat, became more relatable to Broncos fans and the stadium measure eventually passed.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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