as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
the members of the committee are in unison on this point
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Recent Examples of unison
When players from the United States and Czechia whacked their sticks on the ice in unison during warmups, the sound rattled out like a shot.
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The Sports Desk, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The women all cackled in unison.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The profound significance of the recent protests lies in their creation of a vast public space where tens of thousands repudiated the lie in unison.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unison
The Sports Desk, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The women all cackled in unison.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The profound significance of the recent protests lies in their creation of a vast public space where tens of thousands repudiated the lie in unison.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unison
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unison
Noun
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This imposition of consensus obviates the rather mysterious and ad hoc process of collapse, in favor of something more rigorous.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Castillo consistently works to build consensus among the commission.—
Thomas Good,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After Pratt’s sentencing, Foster and several of the victims said the copyrights issue was an important and overlooked part of his plea agreement and sentence.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the month-long meeting, the council decided on a set of agreements to guide how the church would observe, teach, and practice its beliefs about the life of Jesus Christ.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unison. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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