as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves
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Recent Examples of unanimity
However, this idea was shelved due to lack of unanimity.
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Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
The decision, which required unanimity in the 27-nation bloc, will impose a travel ban and freeze assets of a group of Israeli settlers and organizations and sanctions on Hamas members.
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Beatriz Ríos,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
As for, Simpson there’s no unanimity about him.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Most people would seem to prefer keeping the clocks the same rather than changing them twice per year, but that’s where that unanimity ends.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unanimity
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
The decision, which required unanimity in the 27-nation bloc, will impose a travel ban and freeze assets of a group of Israeli settlers and organizations and sanctions on Hamas members.
—
Beatriz Ríos,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
As for, Simpson there’s no unanimity about him.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Most people would seem to prefer keeping the clocks the same rather than changing them twice per year, but that’s where that unanimity ends.
—
Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unanimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
Noun
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Time is running out for states to come to some kind of consensus for rules under the Colorado River Compact.
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While they were entirely bought-in, their blind consensus actively stifled creativity and differing thought.
Noun
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
Noun
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When Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday night at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium outside of the FIFA tournament), the players took a seat on the grass, and as one teammate pounded a drum, the rest began to pull their arms back in unison, as if moving an oar through the water.
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The rowing buzz has even extended to the Norwegian parliament, where a session was interrupted last week after the speaker asked members of all parties to come together and row in their seats in unison to support the team’s World Cup bid.
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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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