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 During the demonstration, the robot autonomously handled repetitive pick-and-place operations, transporting items between workstations while adapting to changing object positions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 Limit Your Color Palette Janney advises keeping the color palette for plants simple and repetitive in small yards. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 What sustains a relationship over years and decades is not the occasional spectacular gesture but a subtle, more repetitive pattern of behavior. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 In his view, disclosure requirements should be more flexible, principles-based and focused on material information rather than repetitive compliance. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for repetitive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive

Adjective

Because only in intense, rarefied states will our illusions finally drop away, like redundant scaffolding, freeing us to perceive life on a more visceral level.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Most platforms sit on top of existing operations, making staff faster rather than redundant.

— Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of redundant

Adjective

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
What used to be a forum for original, quirky, clever remarks by the Daily News’ varied community of smartypants has turned into a gridlock of repetitious venting of old, dumb blah.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of repetitious

Adjective

This ensures consistency, reduces risk and eliminates duplicative compliance logic that creates maintenance debt over time.

— Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.

— Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026