Definition of consecutionnext
as in sequence
a series of things linked together a consecution of schoolboy misdeeds, juvenile offenses, and misdemeanors that eventually led to a life as a career criminal

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Noun
  • Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
  • Stunts vet Ho Sung Pak (Bullet Train) is aboard to direct stunt and action sequences.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Kelce wore a charcoal-gray plaid suit paired with a black T-shirt and a chain necklace.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • Inside was the set for Metro Designers, an outlet of Christie Smith’s clothing chain, which sells monochromatic clothes—one color per month.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Bella glistened in a gold Elie Saab gown from the Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection, featuring a small train and silver embellishments.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
  • Hello from an early-morning train after a week at the Cannes Film Festival.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
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“Consecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecution. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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