relevantly

adverb

Definition of relevantlynext
as in meaningfully

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of relevantly More relevantly, the fine is not going to hurt them to any real degree. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 If the answer to that question is no, or more relevantly, not soon enough to satisfy investors’ expectations about the future, then the fallout in global equities could be brutal. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Nov. 2025 The Her Smell director (and, relevantly, former Kim’s Video clerk) fully taps into his dark side for this sadistic little number about a community terrorized by a child-abducting serial killer. — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Farrow collaborated with the likes of Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Pucci on sunglasses, when the category was still relevantly small and brands didn’t have licensing partnerships. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relevantly
  1. meaningfully
  2. pertinently
  3. sensibly
  4. perfectly
  5. sufficiently
  6. adequately
Adverb
  • Unlike pure long calls, the short put meaningfully reduces the net capital outlay.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What rules would, or are there rules that would meaningfully change the experience for job seekers?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of meaningfully
Adverb
  • The person driving picks the music, and more pertinently, the person doing the dishes chooses how to load the dishwasher.
    — John Hodgman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the same way characters come and go, bulletins from the outside world pop up as backdrop, with references to The Balfour Declaration and, more pertinently, the upcoming Peel Commission, which, published the following year, would open the gates to partition.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of pertinently
Adverb
  • But with that slice of luck came a sudden outburst of responsibility from Brook, who then scored at almost a run a ball but did so sensibly and without taking any undue risks.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Schools should be teaching students to define that objective, assemble the relevant evidence, divide the work sensibly between person and machine, inspect intermediate results, and explain the reasoning behind the product.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • If Menorca were instead described as a refreshing gazpacho, this 18th-century rural estate converted into a luxury hotel would be the perfectly satisfying last spoonful.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Swift’s engagement ring, which has been estimated to have a minimum value of $550,000, fits perfectly with the band, Fitzpatrick noted.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfectly
Adverb
  • Kannan’s ability to manage so many characters while developing them all sufficiently to feel vivid and real … The ending has lingered in my mind long after the final page.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The government led by President Delcy Rodriguez has so far failed to pass new laws that sufficiently safeguard private property rights, progress essential to attracting heavy overseas investment.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sufficiently
Adverb
  • Federal prosecutors and the SEC are examining whether Walter’s insurance companies improperly lent money to businesses connected to him without adequately disclosing the relationships.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel has raised serious questions about whether PJM adequately considered alternatives to massive new transmission projects.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of adequately

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“Relevantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relevantly. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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