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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The spending plans for general government and school aid were approved with unanimous bipartisan votes in conference committees charged with resolving differences between the House and Senate.
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Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Speaking of adjustments in training and fight style, Rountree demonstrated a more methodical approach in his unanimous decision victory over Jamahal Hill back in June.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
That said, the Carpenter and Gaga albums both enjoyed near-unanimous critical acclaim as well as huge populist profiles.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Speaking of adjustments in training and fight style, Rountree demonstrated a more methodical approach in his unanimous decision victory over Jamahal Hill back in June.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
That said, the Carpenter and Gaga albums both enjoyed near-unanimous critical acclaim as well as huge populist profiles.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Unanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimous. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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