relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
Synonyms of relevancynext
: relevance
also : something relevant

Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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He was drafted a few months before president Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes took over, but his road could mirror the organization’s return to relevancy. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026 These artists want acting roles — particularly ones that get them cultural clout and not just a check — and A24 is seeking castings that co-sign their project’s zeitgeist-y relevancy. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 This weekend should serve as yet another reminder of how far this franchise has fallen from relevancy. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Designed by Jacqueline Durran, the wardrobe was elaborately wild to underscore emotional truths rather than period relevancy. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

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