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
DeJean’s future reached relevance when the Eagles created a vacancy opposite Quinyon Mitchell by releasing Darius Slay.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The panelists talked about cultural relevance and how to break through culturally, especially at some of these big moments or events.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Beyond its military relevance, the area is recognized as the first landing place of Africans in the U.S. in 1619.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Even if the Middle Corridor never meets the lofty ambitions of its advocates, Azerbaijan’s strategic location ensures its continued relevance.
—Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The panelists talked about cultural relevance and how to break through culturally, especially at some of these big moments or events.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Beyond its military relevance, the area is recognized as the first landing place of Africans in the U.S. in 1619.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Even if the Middle Corridor never meets the lofty ambitions of its advocates, Azerbaijan’s strategic location ensures its continued relevance.
—Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance
relevancy
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Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV/Stream: Amazon Prime Video In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo returns to the ring in search of a return to glory and relevancy.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The return to sustained relevancy –- something that seemed next-to-impossible for over two decades –- is new for younger fans who never saw the beloved ’90s90’s teams.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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