RELEVANCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

relevance

noun

ˈre-lə-vən(t)s

as in relevancy

the fact or state of being pertinent I appreciate that you did the dishes tonight, but that has no relevance to my enforcement of the punishment you got earlier this week

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of relevance Deborah, made by Kiki and Ava to see in the show an opportunity to reassert her relevance and promote her MSG show, agrees to fulfill her promise. —

Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 1 May 2026 They are supposed to want attention, market share and relevance. —

Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 The team said the approach could also be used to design catalysts for other energy storage and conversion technologies, expanding its relevance beyond lithium-sulfur systems. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 The plot to the sequel focuses on Miranda and Andy’s attempts to bring the august Runway Magazine back to relevance in the new, digital media age. —

Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance

relevancy

Noun

This is just another example of the seriousness with which Brunson approaches his job, and a reason why New York has returned to relevancy since Brunson joined the franchise in 2022.

— James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Troubled waters In a digitally evolving society, Kodak has been fighting to keep its place and relevancy.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026