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Recent Examples of pertinently
At the end of the regular season, 29 points separated the two teams — and perhaps most pertinently, Gotham had never beaten the Current.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Or, more pertinently, the huge pile of cash needed to build that name recognition and get elected to statewide office in California.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
More pertinently, most trick-or-treaters (and, in some cases, their parents) expect not chocolate specifically, but candy—lots of it, and the more variety, the better.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Or, more pertinently, the huge pile of cash needed to build that name recognition and get elected to statewide office in California.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
More pertinently, most trick-or-treaters (and, in some cases, their parents) expect not chocolate specifically, but candy—lots of it, and the more variety, the better.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertinently
Adverb
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Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Her Smell director (and, relevantly, former Kim’s Video clerk) fully taps into his dark side for this sadistic little number about a community terrorized by a child-abducting serial killer.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Farrow collaborated with the likes of Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Pucci on sunglasses, when the category was still relevantly small and brands didn’t have licensing partnerships.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Bradway said the trial suggested Repatha was able to meaningfully lower patients' LDL cholesterol levels.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The effectiveness of Madrid’s cash incentives in meaningfully raising birth rates will be closely watched as city officials evaluate participation and demographic trends.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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His pass over the top of the defense was perfectly placed, allowing Flagg to catch it and do the rest.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But the secondary characters generally are not sufficiently developed to leave much of an impression.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Pertinently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertinently. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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