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consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk yə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
in sequence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ensuing successive
WEAK
after chronological connected constant continuing continuous following going on in order in turn increasing later logical numerical one after another progressive running sequent sequential serial serialized seriate seriatim succedent succeeding successional understandable uninterrupted
Antonyms
WEAK
broken discontinuous infrequent intermittent interrupted unconsecutive

Example Sentences

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That would be the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit percentage gains, continuing a trend of strong corporate profit despite consumer struggles with higher costs of living.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

City have beaten Arsenal in a cup final and now taken apart Liverpool, with those consecutive victories signalling a clear resolve to finish the season in style.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But the Bruins committed four consecutive turnovers to let Texas narrow the deficit even as the Longhorns struggled to make baskets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

After Sunday’s game in Dallas, the Lakers face the Thunder at home Tuesday, play consecutive games at Golden State on Thursday and against Phoenix at home Friday and finish the regular season Sunday against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For two consecutive seasons he lived in the sunlight of Mademoiselle Duvign’s presence.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.