as in applicable
having to do with the matter at hand
make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant
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Relevance
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Recent Examples of relevant
Purdy worked hard to become relevant and a team leader, and no one in the locker room questions the contracts given to him, Kittle or Warner.
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Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And yet the movie had been working out such a vital and relevant theme: the stakes of trying to placate a regime of ruthless power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2025
Of the many interesting aspects of the deal, this one is particularly relevant to Los Angeles residents — if approved by Charter shareholders and regulators, the merger would end one of the longest TV sports blackouts, my colleague Meg James reports.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The video’s popularity reminded me of another relevant news story that circulated last year.
—Joshua Becker, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for relevant
Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 May 2025
And yet the movie had been working out such a vital and relevant theme: the stakes of trying to placate a regime of ruthless power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2025
Of the many interesting aspects of the deal, this one is particularly relevant to Los Angeles residents — if approved by Charter shareholders and regulators, the merger would end one of the longest TV sports blackouts, my colleague Meg James reports.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The video’s popularity reminded me of another relevant news story that circulated last year.
—Joshua Becker, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevant
Adjective
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While the first sale rule is broadly applicable across products and industries, it is considered particularly useful in higher-value consumer goods and luxury products, where margins are greater.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
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The average cost of a fast food meal includes applicable state and local sales taxes based on the restaurants' locations.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The gently-style of conversation is also directed towards a client’s emotional well-being, with Nina asking pertinent questions and recognising the connection between emotional states and skin conditions, to ensure a holistic approach to the treatment.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This will include name, date of birth, email address, mailing address and other pertinent information.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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“Relevant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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