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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This interaction acts like a control system that ensures only the relevant context is brought back during recall.

From Science Daily

The desire is for all the relevant parts to move forward together, which means a huge number of stakeholders being aligned in terms of plans and timescales.

From BBC

The cause remains “relevant and urgent to this day, including workers’ rights, immigrants’ rights, and respect and dignity for all people,” according to the resolution.

From Los Angeles Times

The police said a specialised team was handling the case and was "working in coordination with all other relevant government agencies to establish his whereabouts".

From BBC

“Across Search and Gemini, we don’t aim to show content from any particular site or platform. Rather, we pull together a wide range of the most relevant insights and perspectives from sites across the web.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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