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

If everyone summarizes the same earnings call with similar models and reaches the same conclusion, speed to consensus is an efficiency gain, but consensus is the opposite of edge. — Mamadou-Abou Sarr, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

In addition, a wide consensus prefers someone from Latin America or the Caribbean. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026

For most healthy adults, the current medical consensus is that the potential harms outweigh the potential benefits. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

The broader consensus is that being aware of light before bed matters. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026