as in meaningless
not having anything to do with the matter at hand
irrelevant questions that merely disrupted the classroom lesson
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Recent Examples of irrelevant
With some rare exceptions—the eating of Sir Robin's minstrels, Ringo putting a hole in his pocket—the order of the scenes were completely irrelevant.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
But for one night, the Magic made all of that irrelevant.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The court found these testimonies prejudicial and irrelevant to the case.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
For the purposes of this discussion, the cause of sea level rise is irrelevant.
—Rob Young, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrelevant
ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
But for one night, the Magic made all of that irrelevant.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
The court found these testimonies prejudicial and irrelevant to the case.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
For the purposes of this discussion, the cause of sea level rise is irrelevant.
—Rob Young, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrelevant
Adjective
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And yet, in certain ways, the film doesn’t go as deep as Orwell’s observations; its choice of illustrative material generally hews to contemporary party lines, even while showcasing wise words that render such distinctions all but meaningless.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Passion projects are paused indefinitely, tasks feel meaningless, and things at work that used to make sense now just seem pointless.—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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So, how can the immaterial affect the material?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Apr. 2025
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The orchestra produces a ravishment of sound both immaterial and downright tactile.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here are the kicking motion rules, which the NHL deemed inapplicable given their determination that Hellebuyck propelled the puck into his own net.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Researching feels incomprehensible or inapplicable, especially as a business owner.—
Bree Manay,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His ethos and spirit pulsates throughout the idyllic interior and garden galleries, whisking New Yorkers and visitors away from the frenzy of daily routine, reminding us that art is essential, not extraneous, to our existence and fortitude.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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There are no extraneous set pieces to keep the audience’s attention, no rousing speeches from world leaders, no context provided about why Ramadi was important to American interests during the Iraq War.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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But in a time long before replay could overturn a call, protest was useless.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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Those strong starts are useless if the Celtics can’t hold onto the advantage.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Originally a producer on the project, he was fired for cause after at least one incident of inappropriate behavior on Runner that included bullying and yelling at crew.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Questions about the overheating of the American economy were brushed aside as impertinent.—
Arancha González Laya,
Foreign Affairs,
12 May 2025
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Telling you of her plan to do so is impertinent and picking a fight.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That principle is inapposite when a limited liability company has only one member.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court indeed raised Flood and explained the cases were, at best, inapposite.—
Marc Edelman,
Forbes,
21 June 2021
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“Irrelevant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrelevant. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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