relevance

noun

ˈre-lə-vən(t)s How to pronounce relevance (audio)
Definition of relevancenext
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 Ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary on Saturday, Hayward reflects on the series and its relevance today. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 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 Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevance
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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
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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