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relevant  /ˈrɛ lə vənt/ ? Meaning of "relevant"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

Derived Word(s)

relevancy

Usage(s):

  1. The best ones are in some ways more relevant and more influential than mainstream media outlets.
  2. These symbols have always been very relevant to me and to our country and to our heritage.
  3. This weekly section covers travel, style and leisure relevant to the mobile elite.

Quotes

  1. "I think it's fantastic," Day-Lewis said. "If people absorb something that you've done - for whatever your reasons are, it's not relevant - but if that gets absorbed into the culture in such a way that people make something else, somebody can...
    on Mar 5, 2006 By: Tilda Swinton Source: ktla 5

  2. "The notion that any questions about her work in Alaska is somehow not relevant to her potentially being vice president of the United States doesn't make too much sense to me," Obama said. "I think she's got a compelling story, but I assume...
    on Sep 4, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: AFP

  3. "The teams compete with one another, not only on the playing field, but to attract fans, for gate receipts, and for contracts with managerial and playing personnel. Directly relevant to this case, the teams compete in the market for intellectual...
    on Jun 14, 2010 By: John Paul Stevens Source: Lexology (registration)

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