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

Job creation, in fact, was nearly triple the Dow Jones consensus estimate. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Buford, Carrollton and Thomas County Central, the consensus top three Georgia teams in the national high school football rankings for most of the season, were joined by another team from the state earning Top 25 recognition this week. — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Despite this clear consensus, the city’s pathways to raising progressive revenue remain quite limited. — Brandon Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

At UConn, Taurasi scored Taurasi scored 2,156 points at UConn, winning titles in 2002, 03 and 04, the consensus national player of the year in ’03 and ’04 and twice NCAA Tournament most outstanding player. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026