relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē 

plural relevancies

: relevance

also : something relevant

Synonyms of relevancy

• relevance

Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026

The women received mainstream publicity, and Flav, an icon in the ‘80s and 90s with Public Enemy and the star of a reality TV dating show through the mid-2000s, once again reinvented himself into cultural relevancy. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for relevancy

• irrelevancy

Kids Definition

relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē 

plural relevancies

: relevance

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē 

plural relevancies

: relevance