Synonyms of successive

successive

adjective

sək-ˈse-siv 

as in consecutive

following one after another without others coming in between

made the honor roll for three successive school terms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consecutive
• straight
• succeeding
• sequential
• uninterrupted
• back-to-back
• continuous
• successional
• sequent
• in series
• subsequent
• serial
• next
• following
• constant
• ensuing
• later
• posterior

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonconsecutive
• nonsequential
• inconsequent
• inconsecutive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of successive

Under these conditions, successive decays could move the condensate through collective quantum states, allowing the emission rate to reach N² scaling. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

The problem has persisted through successive Republican and Democratic administrations. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Coming off two straight shutout losses, the Orioles used successive two-out doubles by Mayo and Encarnacion-Strand to take a 1-0 lead in the first inning. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

Plough served as a UCD assistant on multiple stints and is in his third season as head coach, seeking his third successive FCS playoff berth. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026