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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Mastercard found ways to partner with companies like PayPal to keep 16-digit card numbers relevant.

From MarketWatch • 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

“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

RAND: The primary reason the model is effective is its ability to come up with lots of relevant facts and evidence, and then explain it in a clear, easily understandable way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I want to add that I don’t see one straight person here, but I don’t think it’s relevant.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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