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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"We just want the games to get bigger and bigger and, for Hearts to stay relevant, we just need to keep chalking off wins."

From BBC

But he also notes that "relevant material" continues to be identified, adding that it is "surprising" four years after the case began and "over three years after my inspectors first considered the Agent X case."

From BBC

Handing both men their sentences, Mrs Justice Smyth noted that Mr Duffy had been previously convicted of terrorism offences, which was a relevant consideration.

From BBC

An Amazon spokeswoman says the company “helps customers discover relevant, high-quality products across a wide range of price points—not just lower-priced items—so they can choose what works best for them.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That last point is the most relevant when it comes to Head.

From BBC

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