Definitions

relevant

[rel-uh-vuhnt] / ˈrɛl ə vənt /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate; to the purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admissible applicable compatible consistent germane important pertinent proper related significant suitable suited

WEAK

accordant ad rem allowable applicatory apposite appurtenant apt becoming cognate concerning conformant conforming congruent congruous consonant correlated correspondent fit fitting harmonious having direct bearing on having to do with material on the button on the nose pat pertaining to pointful referring relative right-on to the point weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improper inapplicable inappropriate incompatible insignificant irrelevant trivial unacceptable unfitting unimportant unrelated unsuitable

Example Sentences

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Professors Carlos Manuel Vázquez and Steve Vladeck fleshed out the theory in an important 2013 article that has only grown more relevant since.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at TMX VettaFi, says these strategies are relevant in the current environment and can complement existing core portfolio holdings.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Students with the advantage of having held internships or any jobs should highlight the relevant skills gained from those experiences, she noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“If it’s saying something interesting, if it’s well argued, if it’s got relevant facts, if it’s nicely written. He’s just looking for books that nobody else will publish.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Almost never is inductive reasoning taught or are mathematical phenomena studied with an eye toward guessing the relevant properties and rules.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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