RELEVANCY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

relevancy

noun

ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē

Definition of relevancy

as in relevance

the fact or state of being pertinent this new information has no relevancy to the case

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Recent Examples of relevancy 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 Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

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relevance

Noun

What comes next for liner jackets The lightweight build suits transitional seasons, which could stretch the style’s relevance into spring and well beyond 2026.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
The curators, David Breslin and Brinda Kumar, don’t accomplish this with appeals to timeliness or relevance but with a mighty selection of pieces—more than a hundred and twenty, from eighty-two different institutions—and smart exhibition design.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026

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