as in relevancy
the fact or state of being pertinent
I appreciate that you did the dishes tonight, but that has no relevance to my enforcement of the punishment you got earlier this week
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of relevance
McIlroy's broader message was clear that the PGA Tour must evolve or risk losing relevance.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Studios are beginning to recognize that authenticity and representation can drive both viewership and cultural relevance.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 July 2025
Rotterdam’s cultural relevance may be on the upswing, but the city still lacks five-star accommodations.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Studios are beginning to recognize that authenticity and representation can drive both viewership and cultural relevance.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
Pursue a college education with funding from these experienced lenders
Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 July 2025
Rotterdam’s cultural relevance may be on the upswing, but the city still lacks five-star accommodations.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for relevance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance
relevancy
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Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, said social media and other messaging tools, along with the electoral shift, have contributed to the event's change in relevancy.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 July 2025
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The report also urges brands to co-design garments and collections with consumers to ensure relevancy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevance. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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