as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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The format can feel repetitive later in the show’s run, and not all of the supporting characters really pop — although House does give us the second-greatest example of an endearing friendship between a man and a Wilson — but those things are easy to forgive with someone like Laurie at the helm.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Surgical Intervention Summary Plantar fasciitis is caused when repetitive or excessive strain is placed on a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, on the bottom of your foot.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
All of this is accompanied by a throbbing, repetitive, and mind-blanking score by Philip Glass that's heavy on brass, synthesizers, and basso profundo chanting.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed based on challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Surgical Intervention Summary Plantar fasciitis is caused when repetitive or excessive strain is placed on a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, on the bottom of your foot.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
All of this is accompanied by a throbbing, repetitive, and mind-blanking score by Philip Glass that's heavy on brass, synthesizers, and basso profundo chanting.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed based on challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive
Adjective
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Within that reality, today’s Netflix premiere of Black Mirror’s seventh season feels redundant.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the configuration shown here at the symposium, the Eagle vehicle features two seats for crew, each with its own redundant and mirrored controls, meaning either astronaut can control the rover.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Instead of relying solely on expert intuition, brands should embrace a repetitious approach: launching multiple variations, analyzing the results and doubling down on what works.—
Alex Khassa,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Scenarios play out all the same, filled with repetitious melee take-down animations on loop.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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