as in successive
following one after another without others coming in between
the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games
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Recent Examples of consecutive
This is Moss-Bachrach's third consecutive year being nominated for his role as Richie on The Bear.
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
And if that wasn’t enough, her hospitality company just claimed the top spot as the #1 luxury hotel brand according to USA TODAY readers for two consecutive years.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The board noted that the increase reflected the fact that Barra’s compensation was previously held flat for three consecutive years.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Sabalenka was applauded and received a standing ovation for her hard fought second consecutive Ashe victory.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
And if that wasn’t enough, her hospitality company just claimed the top spot as the #1 luxury hotel brand according to USA TODAY readers for two consecutive years.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
The board noted that the increase reflected the fact that Barra’s compensation was previously held flat for three consecutive years.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Sabalenka was applauded and received a standing ovation for her hard fought second consecutive Ashe victory.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
Adjective
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That included his coming into successive games in July with the bases loaded and getting the final out in the inning both times without allowing a run to score.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismail told Reuters the artifacts date back to successive periods starting from the Ptolemaic era.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lopes followed that setback with five straight wins.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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