12 Synonyms & Antonyms For RELEVANCE

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Definitions relevance [rel-uh-vuhns] / ˈrɛl ə vəns / NOUN pertinence Synonyms STRONGEST applicability importance purpose STRONG application appositeness bearing congruity germaneness materiality pertinency relevancy WEAK concernment

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“That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have enduring relevance in culture. I think it’s often mistaken when something is more popular that it’s more meaningful or impactful,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

These observations add real world relevance to the molecular mechanism identified in the study.

From Science Daily

None of this dissuaded Cadillac, a brand whose cultural relevance peaked in the mid–20th century, then receded for decades before returning in the form of hulking SUVs with tinted windows.

From The Wall Street Journal

The strategy shifts social media from a distribution channel to an insight base, aiming for cultural relevance and breakthrough.

From The Wall Street Journal

It feels more like it's something that changes nothing, has no relevance to the job in hand, which is being the best he can be.

From BBC

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application applications bearing bearings cogency concernment connection importance interest interestedness pertinence regard relationship relationships service significance significancy specificity use uses utility

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