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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One of the most iconic nicknames in all of sports, Amen Corner refers to three successive holes on the picturesque 18-hole course.
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Disputes over their rightful ownership between the UK and successive Greek governments have been ongoing for four decades.
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Washington’s growing interest in the Indo-Pacific has meant that successive U.S. administrations have wanted to deprioritize the U.S. commitment to Europe.
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Thirteen successive presidents all but vowed never to repeat those mistakes.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Disputes over their rightful ownership between the UK and successive Greek governments have been ongoing for four decades.
—Karen K. Ho For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Washington’s growing interest in the Indo-Pacific has meant that successive U.S. administrations have wanted to deprioritize the U.S. commitment to Europe.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 24 Mar. 2025
Thirteen successive presidents all but vowed never to repeat those mistakes.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for successive
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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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