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
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.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
State, sheriff’s office struggle over numbers While there has been seeming unanimity between local and state officials that Jail North should reopen, the how-to has proven difficult.
—Ryan Oehrli
february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Depleted House Republicans need near unanimity to pass any partisan legislation.
—Steven T. Dennis, Bloomberg, 25 Feb. 2026
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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.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
State, sheriff’s office struggle over numbers While there has been seeming unanimity between local and state officials that Jail North should reopen, the how-to has proven difficult.
—Ryan Oehrli
february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Depleted House Republicans need near unanimity to pass any partisan legislation.
—Steven T. Dennis, Bloomberg, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unanimity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
Noun
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During the civil war, the Army splintered along sectarian lines, and, for a time, that consensus collapsed.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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This involved iterative global surveys and consensus workshops to identify key principles, acceptable terminology and ways to implement changes that are feasible and easily communicated.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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On Monday, the Plano City Council will vote on an agreement for the Stars to build a new arena at the Willow Bend Mall site.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Each member of The Bloodline held up one finger in unison.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The crowd counted in unison to 10, the number of times Crump said she was punched.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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