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

Our focus is on investing selectively in distinctive products with lasting wardrobe relevance. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

An approach to hospitality in which elegance is expressed not through excess, but through the relevance of every gesture and the thought behind every choice. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

But what Vaseline wanted was cultural relevance and desirability, particularly among Gen Z, to drive growth and broaden its appeal. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

The 90-year-old leader’s popularity at home and relevance abroad have both waned. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026