relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
Synonyms of relevancynext
: relevance
also : something relevant

Synonyms of relevancy

Relevance
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Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026 The women received mainstream publicity, and Flav, an icon in the ‘80s and 90s with Public Enemy and the star of a reality TV dating show through the mid-2000s, once again reinvented himself into cultural relevancy. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Names that balanced regional pride, cultural relevancy, and just the right amount of dad-joke magic. — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance

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