Relative
Relative adjective - Having to do with the matter at hand.
Usage example: I don't need the whole story, just the details that are relative to the case
Significant and relative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Significant" instead an adjective "Relative".
Significant
Significant adjective - Clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood).
Relative and significant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Relative" instead an adjective "Significant".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Daniel is Emma's best friend/close relative/significant other, and whoever has barely hurt him must pay!
Source: It's the Principle of the Thing -
An important role is given to a relative or significant other of some key player behind the scenes, regardless of how competent or well-suited that person is (or isn't).
Source: Jumping the Shark -
Most people seem to live fairly relaxed lives thanks to the NCR and the significant lack of raiders after a period of relative anarchy.
Source: Cosy Catastrophe
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