as in inapplicability
the quality or state of not having anything to do with the matter at hand
the irrelevance of the comment brought conversation to a standstill
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Recent Examples of irrelevance
Mediocrity reigned for both schools, but worse than mediocrity is irrelevance, with the Dodgers, Rams, Chargers and Lakers et al.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
As Saylor explained in a recent BTC Prague interview, the company had to take a radical step to avoid fading into irrelevance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Its ability to enable rapid delivery and provide a digital-first customer experience is creating a massive positive pressure which is forcing the industry (and other market players) to either innovate or succumb to irrelevance.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Rescuing this most forgettable of characters from the infamy of irrelevance, the BBC has announced a new Pride and Prejudice spin-off, based on the life of none other than plain Mary Bennet herself.
—Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
As Saylor explained in a recent BTC Prague interview, the company had to take a radical step to avoid fading into irrelevance.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Its ability to enable rapid delivery and provide a digital-first customer experience is creating a massive positive pressure which is forcing the industry (and other market players) to either innovate or succumb to irrelevance.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Rescuing this most forgettable of characters from the infamy of irrelevance, the BBC has announced a new Pride and Prejudice spin-off, based on the life of none other than plain Mary Bennet herself.
—Ben Jureidini, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrelevance
Noun
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The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Without that, you'd be relegated to insignificance.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Irrelevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrelevance. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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