as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions
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Recent Examples of pertinent
If anything, the only pertinent message is one his players can relate to.
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Last week, Syracuse decided to halt admissions for 20 majors for the next academic year while the pertinent programs undergo an internal academic review.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Seldom, though, are the markers most pertinent to female longevity and health span discussed in the mainstream, as women’s health has been historically underfunded and understudied.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
The penalty issues are still pertinent, and Monday night featured five flags (three accepted) on center Luke Wattenberg alone.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Last week, Syracuse decided to halt admissions for 20 majors for the next academic year while the pertinent programs undergo an internal academic review.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Seldom, though, are the markers most pertinent to female longevity and health span discussed in the mainstream, as women’s health has been historically underfunded and understudied.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
The penalty issues are still pertinent, and Monday night featured five flags (three accepted) on center Luke Wattenberg alone.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertinent
Adjective
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Over the years, the festival has expanded to include artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more, all focused on a theme relevant to the social, religious, and political needs of the Louisville community and beyond.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Hershiser reference is particularly relevant.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, by leveraging graphene’s unique electrical and surface properties, researchers can design sensors that maintain high accuracy and consistent performance under demanding conditions, paving the way for more dependable, versatile, and widely applicable lithium detection tools.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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While the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends eyewear meet American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) F3164 safety standards – which is applicable to other racquet sports – adoption remains low in pickleball.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pertinent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertinent. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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