as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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Recent Examples of repetitive
Despite some bumps and more repetitive sequences, Brody and Thompson deliver outstanding performances.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The song builds a repetitive guitar riff into a foreboding storm cloud of cinematic Americana.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The soldier said he was struck by how little emphasis was placed on rigid formalities that had defined his previous unit — from strict dress codes to repetitive routines unrelated to combat.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
And while the depth of the game’s overall retail simulation is pretty shallow, there is a sort of soothing, zen comfort to be found in the repetitive nostalgia of that menial workaday world of the past.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
The song builds a repetitive guitar riff into a foreboding storm cloud of cinematic Americana.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The soldier said he was struck by how little emphasis was placed on rigid formalities that had defined his previous unit — from strict dress codes to repetitive routines unrelated to combat.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
And while the depth of the game’s overall retail simulation is pretty shallow, there is a sort of soothing, zen comfort to be found in the repetitive nostalgia of that menial workaday world of the past.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive
Adjective
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The seven revolute joints make the arm kinematically redundant, meaning there are multiple ways to position the arm to achieve the same end-effector pose.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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While some fans may find the premise redundant, the youthful perspective adds just enough brightness to the show’s austere religious world.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Schulman laid out several concerns, including those related to HIPAA compliance, OPM’s lack of legal authority, lack of consumer protections, duplicative reporting requirements, and proprietary data concerns.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hrishikesh Rajan, co-founder of TrusTrace, said in a statement that the platform specifically helps small and medium-sized enterprises by eliminating the duplicative reporting burdens that previously strained their resources.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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