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
But there has also been a consensus that dirt-cheap electricity — put another way, dollars per unit of AI processing power — is the most important metric for future economic competitiveness.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The consensus-building between the coaching staff and personnel department that was lacking in recent years has been a top priority.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The International Pediatric Sleep Association’s 2025 expert consensus guidelines recommend treating melatonin as a medication rather than a casual supplement in children, with use guided by a clinician.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2015, Francis released a document saying the church accepted the scientific consensus on climate change and urged world leaders to act.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The consensus-building between the coaching staff and personnel department that was lacking in recent years has been a top priority.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The International Pediatric Sleep Association’s 2025 expert consensus guidelines recommend treating melatonin as a medication rather than a casual supplement in children, with use guided by a clinician.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2015, Francis released a document saying the church accepted the scientific consensus on climate change and urged world leaders to act.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consensus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensus
Noun
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His starting point was not optimism about the likelihood of human agreement but a sober recognition of its unlikelihood.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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While classes will remain in session, CPS reached an agreement last week to provide transportation to students who chose to participate in an afternoon rally, and to allow teachers to implement a curriculum on civic engagement.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bryan stretched it out across something close to 20 minutes, weaving in introductions of his band members, letting each take a turn at showing off their prowess, while the crowd jumped, shouted and swayed in unison.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mandolins weave intricate patterns together, in counterpoint or unison.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensus. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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