pertinence

noun

ˈpər-tə-nən(t)s How to pronounce pertinence (audio)
Definition of pertinencenext
as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent job applicants should question the pertinence of any questions about their personal lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pertinence During Joy Engine's Meet the Artist gathering on February 9, many of the grant recipients addressed the pertinence of their projects in the current socio-political landscape. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Why would someone’s physical health have any pertinence to their mental health? — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026 But Record of the Year is not a pertinence or a lyric award. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 In other topics of pertinence, MIAA assistant director/wrestling liasion Phil Napolitano asked the committee members to stress to their districts the importance of entering results into FloArena as soon as possible. — Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pertinence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertinence
  1. relevance
  2. relevancy
Noun
  • At Mattel, cultural relevance came with a blockbuster ending.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clinicians can then consult the referenced research, assess its relevance and apply their professional judgment.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • Some brands, such as Lululemon and Ralph Lauren,have managed to maintain relevancy and sales.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Loki Seasons 1-2 (2021-2023) The only show on this list, which is sort of saying something about D+ series’ relevancy to the larger MCU.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of relevancy

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“Pertinence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertinence. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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