tautologous

Definition of tautologousnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tautologous
Adjective
  • Ultimately, the question of motive may be tautological, given the species in question.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
  • On the surface, this might just seem tautological.
    Big Think, Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This lasting schism has cost automakers billions in redundant development costs and makes the simple act of owning vintage cars produced overseas challenging for owners.
    Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Malinski has emerged as one of the more underrated defensemen in the league and stylistically, his slick skating, puck-moving, and secondary offense made Girard somewhat redundant, especially since both players are undersized.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The Gophers will find just enough creative (and repetitious) ways to get the ball to Taylor in space to earn their first road win.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Other once-promising supporting players are reduced to repetitious stalling patterns.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Tautologous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tautologous. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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