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Recent Examples of pertinently
More pertinently, while improved forecasts are to be welcomed, United will still fall further behind several rivals this season in the earnings stakes, a natural byproduct of missing out on this season’s UEFA Champions League.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In the same way characters come and go, bulletins from the outside world pop up as backdrop, with references to The Balfour Declaration and, more pertinently, the upcoming Peel Commission, which, published the following year, would open the gates to partition.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Daboll was a hot coaching candidate thanks to his work as the Bills offensive coordinator — and, most pertinently, his role in developing Josh Allen.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In the same way characters come and go, bulletins from the outside world pop up as backdrop, with references to The Balfour Declaration and, more pertinently, the upcoming Peel Commission, which, published the following year, would open the gates to partition.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Daboll was a hot coaching candidate thanks to his work as the Bills offensive coordinator — and, most pertinently, his role in developing Josh Allen.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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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The person who stops raising concerns has read the environment accurately and responded sensibly to it.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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If the answer to that question is no, or more relevantly, not soon enough to satisfy investors’ expectations about the future, then the fallout in global equities could be brutal.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Nov. 2025
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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
Adverb
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Competitive advantage increasingly emerges from a company's ability to participate meaningfully in culture while maintaining enough credibility to earn consumer trust.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The survey also found that many older family members have yet to meaningfully involve younger generations in governance and wealth discussions.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Considering that chips depreciate quickly in value before they can be sufficiently monetized, the wheels may fall off quickly if a loan defaults or a lender calls in debt.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Add mulch around the base to hold in moisture, and make sure the plants are sufficiently watered.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Pertinently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertinently. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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