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
However, Samsung’s Running Coach can similarly become redundant over the course of a long workout.
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PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
The whole thing feels redundant and borderline insulting.
—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
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PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
The whole thing feels redundant and borderline insulting.
—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
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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Wembley’s finest hour (or two) came when staging the 1966 World Cup final, when England’s 4-2 triumph after extra time over West Germany spawned surely the greatest-ever line of sports commentary.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese also presented the movie with 12 channels of sound, meaning the surround speakers got an extra workout that added to the visceral charge of the chase sequences and shoot-outs.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To mark the opening, Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to the Tarrant Area Food Bank and join the company’s Shared Table program, which redistributes surplus food to local nonprofits.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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But critics worried that any surplus designation would expose the city to unwanted development that could ultimately include housing, because once the Surplus Land Act is invoked, the law requires affordable housing be prioritized on the property.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once you’re done sucking away all that excess hair, use the detachable clipper to trim the hair without being tethered by a cord.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Plus, reducing portion sizes cuts down on the excess waste that’s become a major problem in the industry.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the main section of the house, there is also space to put a small office or spare bedroom, as well as a bathroom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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This player, furthest away from the ball, was spare.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 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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Most of the rest of the Middle East, in his mind, is broken, angry, dysfunctional and an arena for unnecessary entanglements.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Without a prenup, couples are forced to rely on the government during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives, often facing unnecessary financial strain while navigating outdated, bloated systems.—
Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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