as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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Recent Examples of repetitive
The team was doing a challenging and repetitive layup drill.
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Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
On the Statehouse steps, a member of the Indy Singing Resistance led the hundreds in the crowd in short, repetitive songs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The sprawling, bittersweet atmosphere—shaped by those repetitive guitars and a perpetual search for meaning—at times recalls Barnett’s collaboration with Kurt Vile.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
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Julia Haney, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
On the Statehouse steps, a member of the Indy Singing Resistance led the hundreds in the crowd in short, repetitive songs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The sprawling, bittersweet atmosphere—shaped by those repetitive guitars and a perpetual search for meaning—at times recalls Barnett’s collaboration with Kurt Vile.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitive
Adjective
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Even so, many of those redundant components have either broken down or been turned off to conserve power.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Key recommendations include the mutual recognition of credible assessments to eliminate redundant audits and the implementation of interoperable data systems to ease the reporting burden on businesses.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce contends that the bill would create duplicative enforcement and regulatory systems.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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The statement did not appear to explain why, beyond possible human error, the records were marked as duplicative.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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