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
In recent times, the show’s numbers — to say nothing of its cultural relevance — have been on the same spiraling trajectory as that biplane Cruise dangled from in the latest Mission: Impossible movie.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Their involvement strengthens the project’s cross-border relevance and reinforces its focus on excellence and sustainability, the producers said in a press statement Tuesday.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 June 2025
From its earliest moments, Nelson's new album provides a candid glimpse into his mind, with the artist pondering relevance and his place within the greater scheme of the universe.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 18 June 2025
Tolstoy’s criticisms of injustice and vision of an equitable society retain their relevance and power.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Their involvement strengthens the project’s cross-border relevance and reinforces its focus on excellence and sustainability, the producers said in a press statement Tuesday.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 June 2025
From its earliest moments, Nelson's new album provides a candid glimpse into his mind, with the artist pondering relevance and his place within the greater scheme of the universe.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 18 June 2025
Tolstoy’s criticisms of injustice and vision of an equitable society retain their relevance and power.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevance
relevancy
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There are concerns that these products will lose relevancy in the quickly-advancing world of AI – and Nvidia has already started shipping out the model’s successor, Blackwell.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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All About Connor McCaffery Haliburton and Clark have both become major stars in Indiana for leading their teams to relevancy following years of playoff droughts for both the Fever and the Pacers.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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