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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In winning consecutive Masters — a feat not accomplished since Tiger Woods did it in 2002 — McIlroy joins Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive fraternities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Stocks enjoyed a second consecutive week of outsize gains, after the U.S. and Iran announced a 14-day cease-fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

With the victory, McIlroy joins elite company in Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players with consecutive wins here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

England, who have not lost a Six Nations game since 2018, are seeking an eighth consecutive title and a fifth Grand Slam in a row.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Several of these were in consecutive cells, which concentrated the bad vibe.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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