as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
job applicants should question the pertinence of any questions about their personal lives
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Recent Examples of pertinence
This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.
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Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The pertinence of this story to current events will likely be the first thing anyone focuses on, and rightly so, but the directors also deserve credit for the film’s tightly coiled, deeply felt terror, panic, and betrayal.
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—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
In other topics of pertinence, MIAA assistant director/wrestling liasion Phil Napolitano asked the committee members to stress to their districts the importance of entering results into FloArena as soon as possible.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Although not explicitly stated, the reality is Oko has extreme pertinence to the Blind and low vision community.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The pertinence of this story to current events will likely be the first thing anyone focuses on, and rightly so, but the directors also deserve credit for the film’s tightly coiled, deeply felt terror, panic, and betrayal.
32.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
In other topics of pertinence, MIAA assistant director/wrestling liasion Phil Napolitano asked the committee members to stress to their districts the importance of entering results into FloArena as soon as possible.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Although not explicitly stated, the reality is Oko has extreme pertinence to the Blind and low vision community.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for pertinence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertinence
Noun
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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This balance is essential because too much standardization can erode customer relevance, while too much localization can undermine efficiency; finding the right mix allows retailers to scale effectively while still meeting the expectations of diverse markets.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By closing their own gaps before tackling the organization's, L&D teams will ensure their relevancy and longevity.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Granted, the Club World Cup ended the summer still fighting for relevancy, but PSG did take it seriously, and could not find an answer to Palmer’s scintillating display.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pertinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertinence. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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