as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves
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Recent Examples of unanimity
If the jury had again failed to reach unanimity, Judge Arguelles would have had the authority to impose a life sentence without parole.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite the near unanimity, some of these grants are already in danger of defunding after the latest round of warrior policymaking by the Trump administration and his DOGE unit.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
This kind of unanimity is almost unheard of in Jordanian politics and reflects the existential nature of the crisis.
—Curtis R. Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
There is, however, near unanimity among business leaders that gen/agentic AI will profoundly change the commercial landscape.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Despite the near unanimity, some of these grants are already in danger of defunding after the latest round of warrior policymaking by the Trump administration and his DOGE unit.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
This kind of unanimity is almost unheard of in Jordanian politics and reflects the existential nature of the crisis.
—Curtis R. Ryan, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
There is, however, near unanimity among business leaders that gen/agentic AI will profoundly change the commercial landscape.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
Noun
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The nations' decision to recognize Israel broke with years-long consensus among Arab nations that any formal relationship with Israel would only occur with the establishment of a Palestinian state.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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At a time when public trust in higher education is waning, employer confidence is being tested, and political pressure is intensifying, social consensus on the purpose of higher education is more critical than ever.—
Scott Pulsipher,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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The Big 12’s media rights agreement expires in the summer of 2031, which means the next contract likely will be signed and sealed in the spring of 2030 — during Yormark’s tenure.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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As the Caribbean continues to innovate and grow, Carnival stands as a shining example of how tradition and entrepreneurship can dance in unison, driving prosperity across the diaspora.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The smoke, the bells ringing in unison across Rome.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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