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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Define what sets you apart from competitors and why customers should choose you in a simple and relatable way.
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—Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In a raw and relatable TikTok video, a young woman has captivated millions by sharing her battle with severe acne, a journey marked by hard lumps and inflamed spots covering her face.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Perhaps the most relatable moment of the video, though, is the shot of Bey chugging brown liquor.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
But in his latest role, Magnussen, 39, finally has found something a little more relatable, one that simultaneously fuels his character’s ego and leaves him plagued by self-doubt.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In a raw and relatable TikTok video, a young woman has captivated millions by sharing her battle with severe acne, a journey marked by hard lumps and inflamed spots covering her face.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Perhaps the most relatable moment of the video, though, is the shot of Bey chugging brown liquor.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
But in his latest role, Magnussen, 39, finally has found something a little more relatable, one that simultaneously fuels his character’s ego and leaves him plagued by self-doubt.
—Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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