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

Names that balanced regional pride, cultural relevancy, and just the right amount of dad-joke magic. — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026

Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 May 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

Troubled waters In a digitally evolving society, Kodak has been fighting to keep its place and relevancy. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 11 Apr. 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