applicability

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Recent Examples of applicability There is a broad debate over the applicability of PNB to modern anti-trust cases, with many legal scholars finding the application of a random number, without any real analysis of the potential harm a merger might cause, to be a fatal flaw. — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 The study focused on young, fit, predominantly male participants, which limits its applicability to older or less conditioned groups. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 According to investigators, the survival benefit was observed regardless of a patient’s RAS mutation status, suggesting the treatment could have broad applicability across metastatic pancreatic cancer populations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026 Playwright Mark Rosenblatt takes a leaf from the Peter Morgan playbook of using newsy real-life controversies with direct contemporary applicability to spark balanced drama. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
  • The pump wagon’s relevance to Bowery culture will only be apparent in the exhibition’s final gallery, which is dominated by a comparable artifact, Brad Kalhammer’s installation Bowery Nation (1985–2012).
    — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • De La Faverie brought in a new team under the creative direction of Nicola Formichetti and the brand has quickly moved to reestablish relevance, tapping everyone from Chappell Roan to Kris Jenner as spokespeople.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Last but certainly not least, there’s the focus on communicating local relevancy as a differentiator without weakening brand equity and DNA.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • It’s since maintained its cultural relevancy, with the artist performing it as part of her DIY pop-up sets, staged from the back of a U-Haul truck.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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