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
  • This works because the brand builds on existing equity without assuming its reputation or relevance will automatically transfer.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Veteran receiver Demarcus Robinson returns to relevance yet again.
    — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Since his appointment as creative director of Diesel in 2020, Martens has injected fresh energy and catapulted the brand back on the hype radar, relaunching the pop culture relevancy of the denim label founded by Renzo Rosso in 1978.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • During that time, legendary Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer made the Hokies a brand on the national stage, while UVA struggled to maintain relevancy in the ACC.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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