Thesaurus results for REPETITIVE

repetitive

adjective

ri-ˈpe-tə-tiv

Definition of repetitive

as in redundant

marked by repetition the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs

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Recent Examples of repetitive If history repeats itself, Apple's boosted battery claims could turn this repetitive upgrade into the longest-lasting major smartwatch ever made. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 Growth plates and tendon attachment sites are especially vulnerable to repetitive strain. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Contractors need experienced people, yet many projects involve long stretches of repetitive earthmoving. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Monumental wants its machines to perform the most repetitive and dangerous tasks, including work on scaffolding. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetitive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive

Adjective

In news that seems redundant but is meant to be relevant, Conrad’s doctor warns that his impulse control is weakening, which allows Brosnan to go from zero to unhinged at the drop of a newsboy cap.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Doing so seems redundant, since the company has apparently been lobbying for the bill behind the scenes.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of redundant

Adjective

The book is that challenging—turgid, repetitious, and laced with technical jargon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Mendelsohn also retains Homer’s repetitious epithets for characters that some modern translations—written for the silent reader of the 21st century—have slimmed down.

— Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of repetitious

Adjective

Third, limits should be placed on duplicative reviews, especially on services that are routinely approved on appeal.

— Matt Soper, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026
Initial concerns with the bill arose due to potentially duplicative oversight of health facilities already licensed for strict state-level inspection.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026