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

And basically, the next administration could establish some form of consensus and impose a more effective coalition against Iran and impose more costs on Iran. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

The launch of the American Entertainment Alliance initiative also comes as Hollywood studios and unions have reached a broad consensus backing a federal production incentive. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Buford, the defending consensus national champion, moved up in four polls and dropped in another in the national high school football rankings after Week 8 of the regular season. — Chip Saye, AJC.com, 15 Oct. 2026

That lack of a consensus pick makes for an anyone’s-possible nomination process. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026