RELEVANCE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

relevance

noun

ˈre-lə-vən(t)s

Definition of relevance

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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Recent Examples of relevance While many of her New York contemporaries faded from cultural relevance, Kusama’s only grew in her later years. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The conversation between Barker and the journalist would eventually gravitate to Halloween Horror Nights, whose mazes for many horror TV creators and filmmakers have become badges of honor, and markers of pop cultural relevance. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 The exhibition is presented at Westwood Contemporary in collaboration with The Wende Museum, a Los Angeles institution focused on preserving and interpreting Cold War history and its continuing relevance. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The former see only the benefits of enhancing their relevance. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevance

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relevancy

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

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