unanimous
adjective
unan·i·mous
yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs 
1
: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
2
: being of one mind : agreeing
unanimously
adverb
Examples of unanimous in a Sentence
The judges made a unanimous ruling.
a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
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In a unanimous decision on May 14, 2026, the court concluded that federal law doesn’t shield freight brokers from state-law claims.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The project even snagged unanimous approval from New York City‘s Landmarks Preservation Commission on its very first try, a rare feat for a new build in a historic district.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
The unanimous vote is the latest step in a volatile presidential search lasting two years and has already seen the State University System Board of Governors reject UF’s previous choice for president in 2025.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
The shot-blocking, dunk-delivering Wembanyama is eminently marketable, from his tantalizing talent — the third-year pro is the NBA’s unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and third-place MVP finisher — to his composure at the podium.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The project even snagged unanimous approval from New York City‘s Landmarks Preservation Commission on its very first try, a rare feat for a new build in a historic district.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
The unanimous vote is the latest step in a volatile presidential search lasting two years and has already seen the State University System Board of Governors reject UF’s previous choice for president in 2025.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
The shot-blocking, dunk-delivering Wembanyama is eminently marketable, from his tantalizing talent — the third-year pro is the NBA’s unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and third-place MVP finisher — to his composure at the podium.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
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“Unanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimous. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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unanimous
adjective
unan·i·mous
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs
1
: being of one mind : agreeing completely
the councillors were unanimous in their approval of the report
2
: agreed to by all
a unanimous vote
unanimity
noun
ˌyü-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē
unanimously
adverb
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs-lē
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