successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈse-siv 
1
: following in order : following each other without interruption
their fourth successive victory
2
: characterized by or produced in succession
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
Examples of successive in a Sentence
a trait found in successive generations
made the honor roll for three successive school terms
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The 32-year-old has kept a record 10 successive clean sheets for England, and was a key part of the teams that reached the 2018 World Cup semi-final and the Euro final five years ago.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Huge logistical switch Iran secured a trip to a fourth successive World Cup by topping their group in the third round of Asian qualifying last year.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
In the last few decades, successive Norwegian governments have been funneling the country’s oil wealth into culture, slowly building a system designed to nurture both artistic ambition and commercial viability, creating a national film industry from the ground up.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
After four successive corners, Evelyn Shores doubled the lead on an open header because of a defensive breakdown by Chicago.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Huge logistical switch Iran secured a trip to a fourth successive World Cup by topping their group in the third round of Asian qualifying last year.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
In the last few decades, successive Norwegian governments have been funneling the country’s oil wealth into culture, slowly building a system designed to nurture both artistic ambition and commercial viability, creating a national film industry from the ground up.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
After four successive corners, Evelyn Shores doubled the lead on an open header because of a defensive breakdown by Chicago.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈses-iv
: following in order : following each other without interruption
failed in three successive tries
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
Legal Definition
successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈse-siv
1
a
: of or relating to succession
successive rights
b
: created by succession
2
: following in order : following each other without interruption
successive bankruptcy filings
3
: of, relating to, or being a petition for habeas corpus that raises a claim already adjudicated
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
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