RELEVANCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

relevance

noun

ˈre-lə-vən(t)s

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 Instead, engaging with consumers not just during the match, but before, after, and everywhere in between throughout their World Cup itinerary is what drives cultural relevance and impact. —

Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 What the design and fashion industries have long shared is their ability to craft objects with everyday relevance. —

Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 Since its 1997 debut, the Comedy Central series has remained a dominant force in both viewership and cultural relevance. —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026 The Group of Seven (G7) has been a forum to coordinate global policy for more than 50 years, but experts are increasingly questioning the group’s relevance. —

Cfr Editors, NBC news, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance

relevancy

Noun

Names that balanced regional pride, cultural relevancy, and just the right amount of dad-joke magic.

— Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
If the Mets are looking to charge back into relevancy — in some fashion despite being trade deadline sellers — Lindor will need to return in vintage form to charge the clubhouse.

— James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026