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
The general consensus from planners, photographers, floral designers, and to-be-weds?
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
There was a general consensus that forming a stakeholder committee was unnecessary.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
These oversized cards with black borders similar to the 1971 base set were, according to consensus, only released in packs and only in a few Brooklyn locations.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Even now, there’s no consensus about the best anti-sitting protocol.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
There was a general consensus that forming a stakeholder committee was unnecessary.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
These oversized cards with black borders similar to the 1971 base set were, according to consensus, only released in packs and only in a few Brooklyn locations.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Even now, there’s no consensus about the best anti-sitting protocol.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consensus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensus
Noun
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The agreement is for the company to pay either the minimum rent for the space at the airport, or 25% of yearly revenue, whichever is more.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Among Hasner’s early acts was his choice to sign a 287(g) agreement, forcing FAU’s police department to train and collaborate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Italian is a veteran of previous mega-mergers including the unison of Endemol and Shine.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Crowds of hundreds with their heads lowered bawled loudly in unison; others fell to the ground and shook in their grief.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensus. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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