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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The Dodgers’ bullpen extended its team record streak of consecutive scoreless innings to 38 on Sunday, with help from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and strong batting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Also on Friday, the S&P 500 notched its eighth consecutive week higher, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record close for the second day in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Bordeaux have now won 16 consecutive Champions Cup matches across two campaigns, but had to do it the hard way this season.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

First-quarter earnings for the S&P 500 showed a 27% year-over-year increase, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

She sobs when the judge sentences The Taker—Daniel Wainwright—to two consecutive life sentences.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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