Synonyms of relevance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relevancy
• connection
• bearing
• significance
• applicability
• pertinence
• importance
• materiality
• appropriateness
• suitability
• usefulness
• fitness
• aptness
• rightness
• suitableness
• seemliness
• appositeness
• fittingness
• felicitousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• irrelevance
• irrelevancy
• inapplicability
• unfitness
• unsuitability
• insignificance
• inappropriateness
• infelicity
• extraneousness
• uselessness
• meaninglessness
• inaptness
• pointlessness
• inappositeness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relevance

Art museums have to fight for relevance in our new attention economy, just like everything else. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

During a taping of THR Presents, Jusic discussed writing a script designed around mutual misunderstanding, playing with horror tropes, and the film’s modern-day relevance. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

The most historic victories have come at Viejas Arena as Fisher and Dutcher elevated the program to national relevance, but many of its greatest individual moments were at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

During Morris’ tenure, Pixar’s feature films have generated more than $12 billion at the global box office, continuing a legacy of critical acclaim and cultural relevance. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026