SUCCESSIVE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

successive

adjective

sək-ˈse-siv

Definition of successive

as in consecutive

following one after another without others coming in between made the honor roll for three successive school terms

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Recent Examples of successive Alla has worked under three successive creative directors at Celine, and is now one of 50 people making runway prototypes and custom VIP orders for Michael Rider and his design team. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 His 2020 breakout record, Little Dominiques Nosebleed, examined place and heritage by tracing the ripples of two successive childhood car accidents; 2022’s ISTHISFORREAL? — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 In two months, the yield on its 10-year government bond has jumped a full percentage point as successive governments have failed to push through austerity measures. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026 Researchers generated hundreds of thousands of videos before the model was shut down and superseded by successive generations, Veo 2 and Veo 3, both of which were released to the public. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for successive

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consecutive

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The Astros went 87-75 last season to finish second in the division and miss the playoffs, snapping a streak of eight consecutive appearances.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Connecticut’s annual count found 3,847 people experiencing homelessness this year, marking five consecutive years of increases.

— David Rich, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026

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