as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
my personal opinion isn't germane to our discussion of the facts of the case
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Recent Examples of germane
The study is germane because despite the ease and convenience of e-commerce, most consumers (55 percent) prefer to purchase apparel in-store, according to the Cotton Incorporated 2025 Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey.
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025
But sensitive, fluent editing keeps these excursions germane to Matlin’s story, making this more than just a tribute to one bright, interesting woman.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
The British government and the germane government, the two antagonists in the war at that point, were both engaged in propaganda campaigns in the United States.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
No matter, none of this is germane to most of the stocks in our portfolio.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for germane
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 14 Feb. 2025
But sensitive, fluent editing keeps these excursions germane to Matlin’s story, making this more than just a tribute to one bright, interesting woman.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
The British government and the germane government, the two antagonists in the war at that point, were both engaged in propaganda campaigns in the United States.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
No matter, none of this is germane to most of the stocks in our portfolio.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germane
Adjective
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These advances in technology and methodology ensure that forecasts are more holistic and more relevant to the evolving risk landscape, helping decision-makers better prepare for the full range of storm threats.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This universal approach has proven particularly relevant as luxury consumers become increasingly global in their outlook and lifestyle.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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As a clinical psychology researcher in training, my goal is to recruit a wide range of individuals into our studies to make our findings more applicable to all.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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An applicable passenger vehicle for the tax break also would include all-terrain vehicles and recreational vehicles, if their final assembly took place in the United States.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Germane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germane. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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