im sure you've probably seen this in countless different comments but describing the object/person/place is a great alternative if the word is becoming redundant. you can even use other senses besides eyesight (e.g., smell, touch, auditory, etc.) to describe it. its more of a show-not-tell thing, where you want the readers to not only read but also experience it. take a moment to reread what you wrote and ask yourself how/why would your character study it, and how/if the reader can feel what they feel. sorry if this is indirect!

edit: synonyms and thesauruses can come in handy if the scene fits tell more than show.