as in successively
in succession without others coming in between
number the art prints in the limited edition sequentially so that collectors will know which one they have
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Recent Examples of sequentially
Not only did sales in search and cloud outpace expectations, but growth for both key segments also accelerated sequentially.
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CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The world’s largest cryogenic particle detector The DUNE far detector is planned as a series of enormous modules that will be constructed sequentially over several years.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Researchers are currently piecing the story together, one experiment at a time, rather than proving out every step sequentially in the same set of organisms.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
This narrative could fill in some missing pieces of the story of Christ while still fitting neatly and sequentially in what could have happened.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Also called wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas, this adaptable perennial produces spikes of up to twenty pale blue, pink, or white blooms that open sequentially from the bottom upward.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The world’s largest cryogenic particle detector The DUNE far detector is planned as a series of enormous modules that will be constructed sequentially over several years.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Researchers are currently piecing the story together, one experiment at a time, rather than proving out every step sequentially in the same set of organisms.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
This narrative could fill in some missing pieces of the story of Christ while still fitting neatly and sequentially in what could have happened.
—William Earl, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Also called wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas, this adaptable perennial produces spikes of up to twenty pale blue, pink, or white blooms that open sequentially from the bottom upward.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequentially
Adverb
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Not many entertainment studios can say they’re successively owned by a media company, a dialup power player, a media company again, a telecom megalith, a cable giant and a software scion.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was worn successively by Queen Hortense, Queen Marie-Amelie and Isabelle of Orleans, according to the Louvre.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With Super Bowl Sunday just about here, hosts across America are pulling together grocery lists and final preparations for game day.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The Jerome is dog-friendly—so much so that the concierge advises on dog-friendly experiences to enjoy Aspen together.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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To promote new points of view and enhance member involvement, the new amendment states that governors may serve on their BECs for a maximum of six years after the completion of their governor service, whether consecutively or not.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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With the Nuggets announcing Friday that Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in a month, six rotation players will miss three-plus weeks consecutively this season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Sequentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequentially. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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