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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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
It was first approved by the redevelopment commission, then presented to the Winfield Town Council on Tuesday during which members gave their unanimous approval.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
She was also named Big East Player of the Year, and Big East Defensive Player of the Year, as well as a unanimous All-Big East First Team selection.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
In a nearly unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill requiring public schools to strictly limit devices during the school day, our media partner The Baltimore Banner reports.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 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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