12+ Synonyms for Redundant & Similar Words
Definition of redundant
- adjective
- more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
- repetition of same sense in different words; "`a true fact' and `a free gift' are pleonastic expressions"; "the phrase `a beginner who has just started' is tautological"; "at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition"- J.B.Conant
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Writing tips for "redundant"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like excess, extra, prolix can replace "redundant" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 12 alternatives available, "redundant" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Redundant" in song lyrics
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"I fly 'em in from London, who life redundant?"
Clinton Sparks f/ Clipse — Where You Been -
"Stop me if I sound redundant"
Grits — They All Fall Down -
"Sound redundant"
Grits — They All Fall Down
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