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 Boturini has roughly the same origin story as its brother, though historical consensus suggests it was drafted a little later—between 1530-1541.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Betting odds say most likely out imminently are Browns’ Kevin Stefanski, Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Raiders’ Pete Carroll, Bucs’ Todd Bowles and Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon -- with Stefanski consensus likeliest.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
But the outfielder, who turns 29 this month, entered free agency as the consensus top player on the open market, with some projecting him to land a contract exceeding $400 million.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
McDonald was a game-wrecker for one of the most dominant defenses in the country, earning consensus All-American honors.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Betting odds say most likely out imminently are Browns’ Kevin Stefanski, Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Raiders’ Pete Carroll, Bucs’ Todd Bowles and Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon -- with Stefanski consensus likeliest.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
But the outfielder, who turns 29 this month, entered free agency as the consensus top player on the open market, with some projecting him to land a contract exceeding $400 million.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
McDonald was a game-wrecker for one of the most dominant defenses in the country, earning consensus All-American honors.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensus
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The agreement includes bipartisan bills worked out by the Senate Appropriations Committee to fund parts of government — food aid, veterans programs and the legislative branch, among other things.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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There’s near-universal agreement from all kinds of housing observers that the affordability crisis is one of (non)-supply and demand.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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When walking is introduced for a period of six to 12 months, a person’s brain activity functions better in unison than someone who doesn’t participate in the same form of exercise.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensus. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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