unanimity

noun

una·​nim·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 

: the quality or state of being unanimous

Synonyms of unanimity

• consensus
• agreement
• unison

Examples of unanimity in a Sentence

in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves

Recent Examples on the Web

Pollsters once universally considered live calling the Gold Standard of polls, but there’s no longer unanimity with far fewer people answering unknown callers. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

While voters’ choices have been, more often than not, defensible, the unanimity betrays a lack of imagination and drains any hint of drama from the ceremony. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The person must be able to navigate through that room and find solutions without the sort of unanimity MLS has long preferred. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Major legislation required a supermajority, and amendments required unanimity. — Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unanimity

• anonymity
• equanimity
• magnanimity
• dimity
• proximity
• sublimity