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
So, seeking new media vehicles or influencer roles in an … attempt to maintain relevance will likely continue.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The last time the Cubs hosted the Midsummer Classic, Sandberg won the 1990 Home Run Derby, a moment in a legendary career that helped catapult the franchise toward national relevance and turn Wrigleyville into a huge tourist attraction.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Online mortgage lenders can often help homebuyers with lower interest rates and faster closing times
Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 July 2025
In turn, this leads to the otherwise inconsequential post taking on the appearance of relevance, causing more outrage.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The last time the Cubs hosted the Midsummer Classic, Sandberg won the 1990 Home Run Derby, a moment in a legendary career that helped catapult the franchise toward national relevance and turn Wrigleyville into a huge tourist attraction.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Online mortgage lenders can often help homebuyers with lower interest rates and faster closing times
Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 July 2025
In turn, this leads to the otherwise inconsequential post taking on the appearance of relevance, causing more outrage.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance
relevancy
Noun
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Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, said social media and other messaging tools, along with the electoral shift, have contributed to the event's change in relevancy.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 July 2025
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The report also urges brands to co-design garments and collections with consumers to ensure relevancy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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