Definitions

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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It recasts every piece of art by every artist throughout the single-story space as equally relevant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"It is ironic, but the issues that the Maoists claimed to fight for -- our forest and land -- will probably become even more relevant in the future," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

This wing sees creating a “church of and for the poor” as an ethical imperative as well as a way to keep the church relevant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In response, Sir Keir said: "I will ensure the review covers all the relevant issues and material and I'll take into account what he's just said."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

This is the only relevant blog at Amsterdam Heights anyway.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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