by common consent

phrase

somewhat formal

: as agreed to by most people

This restaurant is, by common consent, the best in the city.

Examples of by common consent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Distribution, by common consent, has become the weakest link in the whole of the film industry. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

The safest form of plagiarism, by common consent, is self-plagiarism. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026

To anyone who remembers World Cup 2010, the Jabulani football was, by common consent, a major factor in contributing to an underwhelming tournament in South Africa. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for by common consent

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event
• extent