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

That won't be easy with Cousins receiving the first-team repetitions as the Raiders go into regular-season mode. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

That would mean that repetition, rather than representation, is chiefly at stake—a hypnotic ritual. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Michelle Malkin, a gambling researcher at East Carolina University, emphasized how anticipation and rapid repetition mirror gambling mechanics. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026