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

Economists were expecting the prior reading to hold, according to FactSet consensus estimates. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

On blogs and podcasts, the commentariat has marvelled at the emergence of an elusive bipartisan consensus. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Let’s focus on what the priorities are and work together calmly and cooperatively to make that happen, which is to focus on the people that, where there’s a broad consensus, should be removed from the country. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Now, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI are moving ahead with developing their own independent body, while reportedly hoping that one day the White House might get involved if enough industry consensus is reached. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026