REDUNDANCY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

redundancy

noun

ri-ˈdən-dən(t)-sē

Definition of redundancy

as in repetition

the use of too many words to express an idea even though the phrase "free gift" is a redundancy, many retailers still use it to assure customers that an item is really free

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as in surplus

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed there's a redundancy of high-priced restaurants in the area

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as in dismissal

chiefly British the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily several dozen employees at the London office were lost to redundancy

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Recent Examples of redundancy Plant officials maintain that Diablo is safe and subject to constant seismic studies and layers of redundancies to prevent a nuclear meltdown. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 That being said, redundancy (back up plan) is a good thing in military operations. — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The aircraft has 12 electric motors and propellers, providing additional redundancy if one propulsion unit fails. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 Baer is hoping to achieve double redundancy throughout the shadow's path, ensuring an uninterrupted view in the event that a group is clouded out, or loses connection. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redundancy

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Noun

Yayoi Kusama, whose obsessive repetitions of dots and nets became a means of expressing infinity, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary art worldwide, died on August 14 of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Michelle Malkin, a gambling researcher at East Carolina University, emphasized how anticipation and rapid repetition mirror gambling mechanics.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of repetition

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After receiving unsolicited donations due to his online fame, Ashton chose to redirect these funds to clean seniors' bins for free, reinvesting any surplus into his business and savings.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Broward School District is considering the closure of 10 schools as officials look to address a surplus of 60,000 empty seats, a decision that has sparked concern among local families.

— Ted Scouten, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of surplus

Noun

Cook denied the allegations and filed a lawsuit challenging her dismissal.

— Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Wide receiver Cam Vaughn has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the University of Miami and the NCAA in an attempt to enter the transfer portal, a little more than one week after the Hurricanes announced his dismissal from the program.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismissal

Noun

Training units would not need to replace the complete launch pod after every firing cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Among other requests, the complaint asked the court to declare the firings unlawful under the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedures Act and bar the Pentagon from proceeding with the terminations.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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