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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
Schools also became more interested in giving their students books that felt newer and more relatable; perhaps even books written in the 20th century.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
Campbell wrote, stars in, directs and produced this film Interspersed with musical numbers and relatable moments.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The clip captures the relatable struggle between wanting to stay in bed with a beloved pet and the reality of weekday responsibilities, a sentiment that has resonated with thousands online.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
In fact, he’s consistently cemented himself as one of the company’s most important and most relatable TV characters.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
Campbell wrote, stars in, directs and produced this film Interspersed with musical numbers and relatable moments.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The clip captures the relatable struggle between wanting to stay in bed with a beloved pet and the reality of weekday responsibilities, a sentiment that has resonated with thousands online.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
In fact, he’s consistently cemented himself as one of the company’s most important and most relatable TV characters.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
Adjective
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In some jurisdictions, like California, the use of such cameras is not considered a violation of state laws.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Khalil's lawyers have said there is no such evidence.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Dominicana is a gorgeous drink, a showstopper, directionally similar to the White Russian but a different experience altogether.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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In some ways, this feels similar to the initial boom and subsequent contraction of the sports betting and ancillary sports betting content industries, a trajectory that began with a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a federal law banning sports betting in most states.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 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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He's known for his power just like Stanton, and the numbers in 2024 were very comparable.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Brown says the championship game sold out months ago at rates that are comparable to NFL games, and that overall tournament ad sales are pacing nearly 200 percent above last year, an enormous increase at a moment where the overall ad business is still embracing a certain amount of austerity.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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