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

Ask the people who have visited Tokyo about what lowers a tourist's impact on Tokyo, and a striking consensus emerges. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

In the end, pushing extremes is favorable, and seeking consensus is frowned upon. — J.c. Polanco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Lumbering system The limited powers that the articles granted to the national government reflected the lack of consensus between states. — Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

His long list of accolades includes being the nation’s consensus top prep prospect and being named a semifinalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, which is given to the top amateur athlete in baseball. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026