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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“We are continuing to work around the clock with the OCFA, the EPA and all relevant federal, state and local agencies to mitigate the ongoing risk of a leak,” GKN said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Many workers remain concerned about losing control or becoming less relevant as AI tools spread through the workplace.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

A third study suggests debunkbots’ success at challenging conspiracy theories is driven by their ability to clearly explain relevant facts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

But having a bot read a transcript and identify the relevant sections for me to verify is a massive time-saver, one of my favorite technological evolutions of any product I’ve used in my career.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

This is especially relevant to the large animals of the oceans.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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