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relevantly

adverb

Definition of relevantlynext
as in meaningfully

Related Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of relevantly More relevantly, the fine is not going to hurt them to any real degree. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 If the answer to that question is no, or more relevantly, not soon enough to satisfy investors’ expectations about the future, then the fallout in global equities could be brutal. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025 The Her Smell director (and, relevantly, former Kim’s Video clerk) fully taps into his dark side for this sadistic little number about a community terrorized by a child-abducting serial killer. — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Farrow collaborated with the likes of Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Pucci on sunglasses, when the category was still relevantly small and brands didn’t have licensing partnerships. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevantly
  1. meaningfully
  2. pertinently
  3. sensibly
  4. perfectly
  5. sufficiently
  6. adequately
Adverb
  • The economy is contracting and growing more unequal, leaving a large underclass too poor to participate meaningfully in the new private sector.
    — Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Whether mortgage rates climb meaningfully from current levels will ultimately depend on whether markets see this hike as an isolated adjustment or the start of a broader shift toward tighter monetary policy.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of meaningfully
Adverb
  • And, perhaps most pertinently, can football learn anything from this?
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The framing device recalls classic stage-to-screen thrillers such as Sleuth and, more pertinently, Death Trap, both being one-location cat-and-mouse thrillers in which the power balance constantly changes.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pertinently
Adverb
  • My favorite picture in the book finds a sensibly blue Subaru station wagon that has somehow turned on its side in the middle of the night.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Given the limited floorspace, Tiny Tect Tiny Houses has sensibly kept the interior layout quite simple.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • The flat seat design—with minimal padding—serves as a constant reminder of the KB998 Rimini’s racing heritage, and may not feel great for longer rides, but provides a perfectly stable platform to slide across on track.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The outerwear pick has a slightly oversized fit that’ll pair perfectly with chunky sweaters, plus it’s made from a gorgeous faux-suede material.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • It has been said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
    — Dan Michel, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Prominent among the worry warts is King Charles III of the United Kingdom, who felt the issue was sufficiently urgent to summon senior leaders of the fledgling AI industry to a summit at a Scottish castle.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • African economies risk being left behind by an AI revolution built on data that does not adequately represent the continent, according to the Gates Foundation’s 2026 Goalkeepers report.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Remember that blankets need enough space in the washing machine drum to move freely and rinse adequately, so don’t add a throw to a heavy or already packed laundry load.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of adequately

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“Relevantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevantly. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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