Synonyms of consensus

consensus

noun

kən-ˈsen(t)-səs 

as in agreement

the state of being of one opinion about something

finally reached a consensus on how to spend the money that the club had raised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreement
• unison
• unanimity
• concurrence
• accord
• concurrency
• acceptance
• meeting of minds
• consent
• approval
• assent
• solidarity
• acquiescence
• adhesion
• understanding
• harmony
• approbation
• collaboration
• compliance
• accession
• collusion
• concession
• embrace
• union
• concordance
• concord
• sympathy
• alliance
• assentation
• conspiracy
• complicity
• oneness
• empathy
• embracement
• conformity
• concert
• rapport
• favor
• consonance
• concertedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disagreement
• conflict
• opposition
• resistance
• discord
• dissension
• dissensus
• dissent
• disapproval
• disfavor
• disapprobation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consensus

Employees aren’t even given monthly targets to hit, and Wenfeng maintains that he’s led by their consensus. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

As Eustis pointed out, these donors no longer represent a broad consensus that is channeled into a civic vision via government support, but that is precisely why the situation feels so precarious. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

The second-quarter results were broadly in line with market expectations, with EBIT coming in slightly better than the consensus, although Puma shares tumbled 7 percent in morning trading. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The consensus wasn’t that every woman should own the exact same jeans. — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026