unanimous
adjective
unan·i·mous
yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs 
1
: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
2
: being of one mind : agreeing
unanimously
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of unanimous in a Sentence
The judges made a unanimous ruling.
a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
Recent Examples on the Web
The bills, which were passed with unanimous votes in both chambers of the legislature, are now pending final approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The board approved the proposals by unanimous vote.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
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This was the unanimous favorite among the Glamour team.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Approval of 75% of all owners was required, and MLB said the vote was unanimous.
—Noah Trister, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Air pollution campaigners were almost unanimous in their support.
—Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
Frey also said there needed to be more discussion before board votes, most of which were unanimous, without much discussion.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
The bill gained unanimous passage in both the House and the Senate and is now headed to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk for approval.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
Proponents of the measure applauded the council’s unanimous vote.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The board approved the proposals by unanimous vote.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
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This was the unanimous favorite among the Glamour team.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024
Approval of 75% of all owners was required, and MLB said the vote was unanimous.
—Noah Trister, Quartz, 27 Mar. 2024
Air pollution campaigners were almost unanimous in their support.
—Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
Frey also said there needed to be more discussion before board votes, most of which were unanimous, without much discussion.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
The bill gained unanimous passage in both the House and the Senate and is now headed to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk for approval.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
Proponents of the measure applauded the council’s unanimous vote.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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unanimous
adjective
unan·i·mous
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs
1
: being of one mind : agreeing completely
the councillors were unanimous in their approval of the report
2
: agreed to by all
a unanimous vote
unanimity
noun
ˌyü-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē
unanimously
adverb
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs-lē
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