as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
the members of the committee are in unison on this point
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Recent Examples of unison
The folks in the national sports media sometimes move like lemmings, all following each other — able to suddenly turn in perfect unison and head in the same direction, like flocks of birds.
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Greg Cote
june 17,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
As Misiorowski strode to the mound for the ninth inning, the capacity crowd of 40,205 rose in unison to cheer for the 24-year-old right-hander in what turned out to be one of the most impressive performances in franchise history.
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Rich Rovito,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Fans wrapped themselves in Mexican flags, posed for photos with friends and family and chanted in unison while waiting for kickoff.
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J.m. Banks
june 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
At this, the paddock gasps in unison.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Greg Cote
june 17,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
As Misiorowski strode to the mound for the ninth inning, the capacity crowd of 40,205 rose in unison to cheer for the 24-year-old right-hander in what turned out to be one of the most impressive performances in franchise history.
—
Rich Rovito,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Fans wrapped themselves in Mexican flags, posed for photos with friends and family and chanted in unison while waiting for kickoff.
—
J.m. Banks
june 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
At this, the paddock gasps in unison.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unison
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unison
Noun
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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
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Plenty to choose from, on the path to not arriving at any true consensus choice.
Noun
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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“Unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unison. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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