as in redundant
marked by repetition
the repetitive lyrics of so many rock songs
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Doom and Doom Eternal were games that were arguably also repetitive, but their frenetic action and breakneck pace made every battle feel like an adrenaline pumping ballet of blood where improvisation was key, rather than playing tortoise behind a shield.
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Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
His monotone responses and repetitive hand gestures can often appear robotic.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Poor performance management, lack of visibility, repetitive routines, and restricted growth opportunities can result in feelings of frustration, stagnation and boredom.
—Octavia Goredema, Harvard Business Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Tai’s quest to save Van is getting a little repetitive.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
His monotone responses and repetitive hand gestures can often appear robotic.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Poor performance management, lack of visibility, repetitive routines, and restricted growth opportunities can result in feelings of frustration, stagnation and boredom.
—Octavia Goredema, Harvard Business Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Tai’s quest to save Van is getting a little repetitive.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Repetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitive. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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