irrelevance
noun
ir·rel·e·vance
i-ˈre-lə-vən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being irrelevant
2
: something irrelevant
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the irrelevance of the comment brought conversation to a standstill
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s patently unfair, because Miami has experienced far more success in recent years, including the two Finals appearances this decade, while the Bulls have languished in irrelevance for years.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The hope seemed to be that Paul, with her knack for creating riveting reality television, would help save the show from irrelevance.
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What if a slightly delusional but still charming actress faded toward irrelevance, only to claw her way back by way of a reality TV show?
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That’s patently unfair, because Miami has experienced far more success in recent years, including the two Finals appearances this decade, while the Bulls have languished in irrelevance for years.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The hope seemed to be that Paul, with her knack for creating riveting reality television, would help save the show from irrelevance.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
What if a slightly delusional but still charming actress faded toward irrelevance, only to claw her way back by way of a reality TV show?
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Irrelevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrelevance. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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irrelevance
noun
ir·rel·e·vance
ir-ˈre-lə-vəns
1
: the quality or state of being irrelevant
2
: something that is irrelevant
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