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

Example Sentences

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"Against the backdrop of current world events, its message remains strikingly relevant, underscoring enduring themes of peace and hope for the future," said Classic FM.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Those are major concerns — and now the economic shocks stemming from the Iran conflict have made them all too relevant.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Researchers found that astrocytes in this area play a direct role in how the brain learns what to fear, retrieves those memories, and importantly, learns when those fears are no longer relevant.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

What lessons from earlier oil shocks are relevant as oil and gas prices rise today?

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“West Oakland High is in this community. It’s our school, filled with our students, one of whom happens to be my son. So I think it’s pretty damn relevant that we talk about it.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro