redundant

adjective

ri-ˈdən-dənt How to pronounce redundant (audio)
Definition of redundantnext
as in extra
being over what is needed this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant

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Recent Examples of redundant The Toyota Corolla The Corolla is the global standard for reliability and affordability and the best-selling car in the world—a masterpiece of redundant strengths in materials and design, like a jean jacket with flat-folding rear seats. — Chris Kelly, New Yorker, 28 July 2026 Every redundant generator, every new protocol, every layer of automation pushes that threshold higher and can unlock growth that would have been reckless before. — Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Scaling the technology also depends on producing trucks in sufficient numbers, integrating redundant safety systems and building hardware capable of handling the high mileage expected in freight operations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 More than 20 years in the making, the robotics system was designed to meet Defense Department reliability standards, including redundant robotic arms, avionics, and mission troops. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
  1. extra
  2. surplus
  3. excess
  4. spare
  5. superfluous
  6. unnecessary
Adjective
  • Drivers should pay extra attention while passing through work zones and be aware of all workers and repair equipment.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women’s British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of extra
Adjective
  • When the Cubs needed a corner infielder, the Dodgers shipped them a surplus major leaguer, Michael Busch, in exchange for two prospects.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The budget also banks on $285 million in surplus revenue from tax increment financing districts, special taxing zones across the city.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of surplus
Adjective
  • However, excess nitrogen can also cause crepe myrtles to produce lots of leaves and minimal flowers.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping furry friends with the people who love them takes excess burdens off already overcrowded shelters and thus helps prevent suffering on both a human and animal level.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of excess
Adjective
  • Technology teams build spare capacity into critical systems because operating continuously at the limit creates fragility.
    — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps most notably, the spare dress did not have a long train and was never actually completed.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spare
Adjective
  • The New York Liberty also have interesting young players such as Pauline Astier, Raquel Carrera and Han Xu who might be superfluous on the current roster and would be more exciting for a team such as the Sparks.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Some of the product’s target audience—programmers—were quick to call it superfluous.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of superfluous
Adjective
  • There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Attempting to automate everything at once can introduce unnecessary risk and reduce confidence in autonomous operations.
    — Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of unnecessary

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