relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
Synonyms of relevancynext
: relevance
also : something relevant

Synonyms of relevancy

Relevance
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Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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Amazon also said 92 percent of Sponsored Products ads are not given to the highest bidder because the company selects winners based on a combination of price and relevancy to the keyword search. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Some brands, such as Lululemon and Ralph Lauren,have managed to maintain relevancy and sales. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Loki Seasons 1-2 (2021-2023) The only show on this list, which is sort of saying something about D+ series’ relevancy to the larger MCU. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The political reporter, who has worked in news settings since high school, says he’s seen the industry evolve and struggle to preserve relevancy in some ways. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance

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relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance
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