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Rule "exact same/identical (same/identical)"

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Description: exact same/identical (same/identical)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Consider using \2 \3.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This shoe is exactly the same.
    Correction suggestion: the same
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • This shoe is the same.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: EXACT_SAME [2]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-28 22:33:07 +0100)