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
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Recent Examples of consensus
There is just one problem: Gov. Polis is threatening to veto it – siding with billion dollar tech companies instead of parents, kids, law enforcement, and an overwhelming bipartisan consensus.
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Aaron Ping, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
These disciplines allow athletes to tinker and chase marginal gains without worrying about team-wide consensus.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Normally warring Democrats and Republicans found temporary consensus on international trade.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Ping, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
These disciplines allow athletes to tinker and chase marginal gains without worrying about team-wide consensus.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Normally warring Democrats and Republicans found temporary consensus on international trade.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consensus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensus
Noun
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In February, Vice Studios cut a distribution agreement with ITV Studios.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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The agreement also has a joint research component where both companies will study and assess the actual effects of AI on professional tax preparation, with the goal of creating scalable solutions for future AI apps and solutions.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This current battle will not be an easy one for Harvard, but Harvard is not alone—as pillars of civil society muster the courage to stand in unison so that Harvard does not have to fight for freedom of expression, intellectual inquiry, educational advancement, and research contributions alone.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
19 Apr. 2025
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Use a strong concrete base for taller walls The architecture and landscaping of this three-acre wooded, lakeside residence were designed in unison due to its almost 50-foot grade change.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensus. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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