relevance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of relevance
First recorded in 1620–30, for an earlier sense; relev(ant) ( def. ) + -ance ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Although the structural "blueprint" was first identified in fruit flies, its relevance extends to human biology.
From Science Daily
Although the experiments focused on bacteria, the findings have broader relevance.
From Science Daily
Analysts view the AMD partnership as increasing Nutanix’s AI relevance and potential for future mergers and acquisitions.
From Barron's
The company has tried to maintain the fashion relevance it had in the 1990s and 2000s.
From MarketWatch
“Understanding consumers enables cultural relevance, which drives brand desire, which is what fuels performance, and sales.”
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