Synonyms of repetition

repetition

noun

ˌre-pə-ˈti-shən 

as in repeat

the act of saying or doing over again

the repetition of the honor society's oath at the initiation ceremonies got old really quickly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repeat
• replay
• replication
• iteration
• reiteration
• renewal
• duplication
• reduplication
• reprise
• redo
• recitation
• rehearsal
• rerun
• rebroadcast

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of repetition

The factor that seems to unite everyone is a sense of repetition—no matter the style, writers will play the same songs over and over again to reach a kind of creative trance. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Perform 5 to 10 repetitions of whichever variation is appropriate for you. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Start with three sets of 10 repetitions for each movement and gradually increase as your strength and comfort improve. — Rikkilynn Shields, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026

One possibly surprising tool to map out shots for the film to ensure the visual representation of this repetition and cycle was Microsoft Excel. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026