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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At the same time, U.S. factory activity climbed in May for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is the fourth major win of the 27-year-old's career and her second consecutive victory of the season, having reclaimed the Chevron Championship title in April.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Notably, its trend has been remarkably consistent; the last weekly losing streak of more than two consecutive weeks occurred 10 months ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But after struggling on the road before losing consecutive games at home against Las Vegas and Dallas amid a three-game losing streak, the Sparks needed something to go right.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

After nine years—in April 1957—Joey finally achieves twelve consecutive negative swabs for Hansen’s disease, and she is allowed to leave Carville.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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