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 whole thing feels redundant and borderline insulting.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Some items might appear redundant but are actually quite useful.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Rewatching is its own cultural activity, not necessarily inferior or redundant.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These layers are then reorganized into tensor networks, which retain the most important patterns in the layer’s weights while discarding redundant information that isn’t contributing much to overall performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Some items might appear redundant but are actually quite useful.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Rewatching is its own cultural activity, not necessarily inferior or redundant.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
These layers are then reorganized into tensor networks, which retain the most important patterns in the layer’s weights while discarding redundant information that isn’t contributing much to overall performance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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But what puts the Porkers over the top is a deep lineup of players like twins Emily Hagan and Grace Hagan (both Temple lacrosse commits), who pack an extra dose of athleticism and competitiveness, with skills that translate from lacrosse.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Having this cause in my life gives me an extra way to connect with people and begin a dialogue on an important issue.—
Maureen Carrig,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The move is enabled by the expansion of Florida’s Schools of Hope law, which allows approved charter school operators co-locate or have full access to underused, vacant or surplus district facilities in the attendance zone or within five miles of a persistently low-performing school.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the 10 surplus states, housing averages about $510 a month.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wipe up spills and puddles, use a squeegee to remove excess water from showers and tubs, and dry damp towels and rugs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Different bears need different things from their excess reserves.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The perfect blend of slouchy yet structured, this roomy bag easily fits a laptop, book, wallet, and a spare layer for chilly evenings.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Even more of a surprise was that the restaurant that ultimately opened in Denchu’s dining room and spare chef’s counter, Margot, had also earned a star.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While simplicity of form, a limited and neutral color palette, and a ban on superfluous decoration remain core characteristics of minimalism, contemporary designers have put their stamp on the style through materiality and tonal warmth.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some additions and changes are superfluous, but the update generally succeeds at improving functionality without introducing jarring changes that isolate users or force them to relearn how to use their phone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But while cookware was included in the original draft, it was exempted from the final text after protests from cookware companies and their employees, who argued the ban would jeopardize jobs and was unnecessary on health grounds.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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For families, the villas are also pre-stocked with bulky-but-essential items like a highchair and Pack-n-Play, so there’s no need to overpack or deal with the unnecessary hassle of hauling these supplies with you.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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