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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His goal at Stamford Bridge to seal a 2-1 victory — struck with vicious velocity from 25 yards in what was his 11th successive league appearance as a substitute — was the first eye-catching indication of his talent.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
To maximize on the interest generated by the England women’s national team winning a second successive UEFA Women’s Euro, Friday evening’s first match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be shown on UK Freeview channel Sky Mix allowing the game to reach a larger audience.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While May was up over 75 percent from last year, each successive month has brought in less than 2024's figures.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And after Ryan O’Hearn struck out, Laureano and Gavin Sheets hit successive RBI singles.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
To maximize on the interest generated by the England women’s national team winning a second successive UEFA Women’s Euro, Friday evening’s first match between Chelsea and Manchester City will be shown on UK Freeview channel Sky Mix allowing the game to reach a larger audience.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While May was up over 75 percent from last year, each successive month has brought in less than 2024's figures.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And after Ryan O’Hearn struck out, Laureano and Gavin Sheets hit successive RBI singles.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 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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