as in extra
being over what is needed
this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant
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Recent Examples of redundant
The department said many of the HHS’s 28 divisions are redundant.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The violence is compounded by a redundant frenzy of crosscutting, double-underlining the difference between Frank, a man of domestic leisure, and Vito, a jealous and vengeful killer.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Now is the time to identify redundant systems and features.
—Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
High-performing teams should prioritize automation and reusability to avoid redundant efforts.
—Balvinder Singh Banjardar, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025
The violence is compounded by a redundant frenzy of crosscutting, double-underlining the difference between Frank, a man of domestic leisure, and Vito, a jealous and vengeful killer.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Now is the time to identify redundant systems and features.
—Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
High-performing teams should prioritize automation and reusability to avoid redundant efforts.
—Balvinder Singh Banjardar, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for redundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redundant
Adjective
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The Switch 2 version features extra story material, enhanced graphics, and new multiplayer modes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Bay leaves introduce an extra dimension to soups, stews, and roasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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About 6 years ago, California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to identify surplus land for construction and development of housing.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The City Manager’s Office recommended it be sold as surplus land.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These ingredients help block the production of excess melanin, lightening sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma for a more even complexion.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Federal regulators recently sued the operators of an East Chicago oil re-refinery plant for violating its wastewater permits by discharging excess pollutants — including cyanide, mercury, oil and grease — from its facility toward the Grand Calumet River.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The figure is roughly life-size, rendered in spare, firm strokes of black acrylic applied with Japanese brushes to sizable sheets of paper.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas reportedly called the Coast Guard after realizing his spare anchor would not hold the ship's weight.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s never a dull joke or a line that doesn’t quite work or a piece of information that’s superfluous.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sequels to video-game movies no one asked for in the first place are the definition of superfluous, but a sequel to this Ratchet & Clank would be worth considering.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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For example, when commuting in the city, only one or two people may be in the car at a time, making large, heavy vehicles unnecessary.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Redundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redundant. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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