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

Overton’s allies say that this is a misreading of her role, which is to build consensus and deliver a lasting outcome. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Hardy’s return to football this summer and fall will be remarkable as the consensus All-America selection was shot in the leg in May while attending a concert back home in Mississippi. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

But Rutte’s skill as a consensus-builder elevated his standing. — Mark Webber, Time, 24 July 2026

Since the advent of the digital recruiting rankings era (2001 onward), Indiana has never signed a football player ranked in the top 70 of the national consensus. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 24 July 2026