tautologous

Definition of tautologousnext

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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
  • Fourth, declutter your calendar by aggressively assessing meetings and tasks using the Eisenhower matrix, eliminating redundant items and prioritizing what truly matters.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Mach says Atlas addresses that challenge by reducing infrastructure requirements for launch and recovery while simplifying maintenance through a highly redundant propulsion architecture and a lower part count.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • This loud bird can be heard singing all through the year—its three-note call repetitious and bright.
    Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • 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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“Tautologous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tautologous. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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