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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Relevance
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Recent Examples of irrelevance
For retailers, the message is clear: embrace this shift now or risk irrelevance.
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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Executive presence is the critical difference between influence and irrelevance.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Catch Up On The Story Luke Richardson’s firing won’t stop the Blackhawks’ slow slide into irrelevance
The Blackhawks are unwatchable these days, and not just because of their poor play.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
And yet, Congress’ path to irrelevance as a body of government did not begin in January 2025.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Executive presence is the critical difference between influence and irrelevance.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Catch Up On The Story Luke Richardson’s firing won’t stop the Blackhawks’ slow slide into irrelevance
The Blackhawks are unwatchable these days, and not just because of their poor play.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 May 2025
And yet, Congress’ path to irrelevance as a body of government did not begin in January 2025.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrelevance
insignificance
Noun
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Never have 59 rebounds carried such insignificance.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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On Friday, Arteta insisted the Everton game would not fade into insignificance, but a weakened Arsenal team left Merseyside after a 1-1 draw knowing that Liverpool need a maximum of 11 points from their final eight games to become champions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Irrelevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrelevance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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