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relevance

[rel-uh-vuhns] / ˈrɛl ə vəns /


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In the mid-1990s, after a period of dwindling ratings and deteriorating cultural relevance, the WWF embarked on a radical brand pivot.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

I thought my findings, like many academic papers, would have limited lasting relevance in the fast-evolving world of business.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This spring, he’s been pushed to a new level of musical relevance with his song “Earrings” from his 2024 mixtape, “Sweet Boy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Companies typically release an API alongside a new model, or within a few weeks of releasing it, to maximize its relevance among developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead, he grappled with an intensely painful realization—one that would have unsettling relevance to his bitter experience in Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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