relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
Synonyms of relevancynext
: relevance
also : something relevant

Synonyms of relevancy

Relevance
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Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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These campaigns, whether orchestrated or organic, happen to people with much less cachet and long-standing cultural relevancy than I. — Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 Last but certainly not least, there’s the focus on communicating local relevancy as a differentiator without weakening brand equity and DNA. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 It’s since maintained its cultural relevancy, with the artist performing it as part of her DIY pop-up sets, staged from the back of a U-Haul truck. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 During that time, legendary Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer made the Hokies a brand on the national stage, while UVA struggled to maintain relevancy in the ACC. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance

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relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance
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