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 Each woman brings a distinct combination of relevance, resilience and range that extends far beyond what's expected. —

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Adam Salacuse, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Retail partners like Nordstrom also credit Salomon’s cultural relevance for the brand’s current success. —

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance

relevancy

Noun

Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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