as in applicable
having to do with the matter at hand
make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of relevant
The support agent or digital experience is more important and relevant than ever.
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Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Their only other historically relevant example was in the mid 1990s when some NBA players such as James Worthy, who had an eye injury, wore clear goggles.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
At the very least, all of this should prompt real inquiry from Congress and other relevant authorities.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
That is far more relevant considering that’s where the little EV will probably spend much of its time.
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New Atlas,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for relevant
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Their only other historically relevant example was in the mid 1990s when some NBA players such as James Worthy, who had an eye injury, wore clear goggles.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
At the very least, all of this should prompt real inquiry from Congress and other relevant authorities.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
That is far more relevant considering that’s where the little EV will probably spend much of its time.
—
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for relevant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevant
Adjective
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Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
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These assets largely avoid current tax liability because capital gains are only triggered upon sale, a principle applicable to all crypto investors.
Adjective
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Adding value without governance overreach Asking the bold, pertinent questions is what boards are here to do.
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The other, more pertinent factor is how well Diomande has been playing.
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“Relevant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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