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

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improper inapplicable inappropriate incompatible insignificant irrelevant trivial unacceptable unfitting unimportant unrelated unsuitable

Example Sentences

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An Amazon spokeswoman says the company “helps customers discover relevant, high-quality products across a wide range of price points—not just lower-priced items—so they can choose what works best for them.”

From The Wall Street Journal

That last point is the most relevant when it comes to Head.

From BBC

Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said they wanted to speak with the person, "who may have information relevant to the investigation".

From BBC

Yet if other relevant factors are accounted for and statistically significant disparate results still remain, such inference shouldn’t be excluded as part of proving intent to discriminate.

From The Wall Street Journal

To get three films so vibrant and relevant, in tune with the times and each other, is electrifying.

From Los Angeles Times

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