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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 first movie, treating Sonic like a kid who was just looking for friends and was feeling like an outsider… all of that is very relatable stuff.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The singer was spotted in Beverly Hills on Saturday, December 14, 2024, wearing what might be one of her most relatable—yet still distinctly Rihanna—outfits to date.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
His retelling is relatable in that the first doctor dismissed his illness.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
While their itineraries, budgets, and reasons for traveling were very different—some were after bucket list experiences, others cross-generational bonding—their experiences were relatable, highlighting both the societal shortcomings and generosity shown towards parents around the world.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The singer was spotted in Beverly Hills on Saturday, December 14, 2024, wearing what might be one of her most relatable—yet still distinctly Rihanna—outfits to date.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
His retelling is relatable in that the first doctor dismissed his illness.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
While their itineraries, budgets, and reasons for traveling were very different—some were after bucket list experiences, others cross-generational bonding—their experiences were relatable, highlighting both the societal shortcomings and generosity shown towards parents around the world.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatable
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One such name that has been mentioned is AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Most of the books in the Kindle event are by independent authors; therefore, the sales aim to promote such writers and their works.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Before his first inauguration as president in 2017, Trump made similar transfers to the same revocable trust.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dwyer argues that the inclusion of rosemary and other herbs and flowers with similar effects would have shocked Elizabethan audiences, reinforcing the devastating consequences of Ophelia’s loss.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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If this trend continues, projections suggest that by 2030, nearly half of the population will suffer from obesity and related chronic health issues.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trapdoor spiders are closely related to tarantulas, as both belong to the Avicularioidea superfamily of spiders.Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The red-and-gold are in the middle of three football games in 11 days, a feat that might be comparable to the singer doing six shows in seven days in Los Angeles in August 2023.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ares is an e-moto that's comparable to a 700cc to 900cc gas bike.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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