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be relevant

VERB
appertain
Synonyms
STRONG
apply bear pertain refer relate vest
WEAK
be characteristic of be part of be pertinent be proper have to do with touch upon
VERB
belong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply exist fit reside
STRONG
accord agree appertain associate bear become befit chime concern correlate correspond go harmonize inhere match permeate pertain refer regard set suit touch vest
WEAK
attach to be a component be a constituent be a part be akin be an adjunct of be connected with be fitting be linked with be related bear upon go with have relationship to have respect to have to do with
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid differ disagree disapprove disassociate disconnect oppose refuse
VERB
refer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answer connect deal with involve relate
STRONG
appertain belong cover encompass hold include incorporate pertain point regard touch
WEAK
be a matter of be about be directed to bear upon correspond with have a bearing on have reference have relation have to do with take in
Antonyms
STRONG
abandon disbelieve disregard drop exclude ignore
WEAK
hold back

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The show’s U.K. spinoff was just renewed for a second season, and the sketch-comedy stalwart continues to be relevant with younger audiences as its clips go viral online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"If the monarchy wants to be relevant in the future, they have to meet all types of people, including survivors, so they can make informed decisions. It's about increasing awareness," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

"That really got our attention, as it suggests that this pathway could be relevant in human obesity and metabolic health," said Shamsi.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

“We want to be relevant and want to learn new things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Why do you consider this practice to be relevant to calculus?’

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell