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

Simply beating consensus estimates will not be enough if the expectation is that stocks will, again, beat the consensus. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Jefferies' call matches the consensus on Wall Street, where 24 of 30 analysts rate Royal Caribbean a buy or strong buy, while six give it a hold, LSEG data shows. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

The two candidates reached another consensus near the end of the debate, when asked what was their first or favorite concert ever attended. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Even in cases in which the alliance could act collectively, such as through offensive cyber-operations, doing so requires consensus among 32 countries that have very different histories, domestic politics, and appetites for risk. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026