consensual

Definition of consensualnext

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Recent Examples of consensual Contrary to Representative Gomez's assertion in his statement, his actions were not 'consensual in nature' with respect to our client. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Those of us who despise Trumpism too rarely asked ourselves whether Trump’s efforts to conceal an apparently consensual relationship with Stormy Daniels were the proper grounds for prosecution. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 However, all wearable cameras face growing privacy concerns regarding non-consensual recording. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The influencer had amassed 50,000 followers, but not by respecting the boundaries of personal space — let alone the legal consequences of non-consensual filming inside a changing room. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consensual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensual
Adjective
  • The best professional relationships are reciprocal, not transactional.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That reciprocal impact, according to Canadian officials, will purposefully target key sectors and states — like Michigan — with particular economic and political importance in the United States.
    Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • By aligning the right people with the right roles and encouraging an environment of mutual understanding, behavioral assessments play a pivotal role in creating high-performing teams that excel in collaboration and achieve business success.
    Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Someone in the audience who knew the legendary creator told him about this, and weeks later the duo met him in person and discovered that the admiration was mutual.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Though the delivery time for such orders can be multiple years, approving such sales sends a broader signal about the bilateral relationship.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There were nearly 2,500 bilateral meetings with international buyers during the three day show.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Consensual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensual. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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