in unison

phrase

Synonyms of in unisonnext
1
: in perfect agreement : so as to harmonize exactly
a class reciting in unison
2
: at the same time : simultaneously
The congregation rose in unison.
3
: together so as to achieve something
Local residents and police are working in unison to make the park safer.

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Skinny sunglasses disappeared in the early ’70s, as Foster Grants, cowboy boots, and double denim came rushing in (on a horse, obviously) and men started nodding their heads in unison to the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Great music is memorable, but cinematic music lodges deep in our brain, the sounds and images tracking forever in unison. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Each chef took the lead on one dish, but the team worked collaboratively to refine the final results and served them in unison. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In South New Jersey, Camden High School’s football team celebrated in unison. Tony Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in unison

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“In unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20unison. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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