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
Since this facilitates commerce by eliminating duplicative red tape across jurisdictions, most do—but achieving consensus is challenging with so many different vested interests.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 July 2025
Shen noted that the two sides are entering the mediation phase, which was triggered by a lack of consensus that was reached by the May 1 deadline, and that seven meetings, including a site visit, have been held since talks began.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
There is also a growing bipartisan consensus in Washington that the dependence on foreign countries in the pharmaceutical sector is a national security risk.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Mixed Reactions While some universities criticize the procedure and announce retractions, others have attempted to justify the practice, revealing a troubling lack of consensus on AI ethics in academia.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 22 July 2025
Shen noted that the two sides are entering the mediation phase, which was triggered by a lack of consensus that was reached by the May 1 deadline, and that seven meetings, including a site visit, have been held since talks began.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
There is also a growing bipartisan consensus in Washington that the dependence on foreign countries in the pharmaceutical sector is a national security risk.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
Mixed Reactions While some universities criticize the procedure and announce retractions, others have attempted to justify the practice, revealing a troubling lack of consensus on AI ethics in academia.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consensus
Noun
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In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the U.S. also suspended the trade agreement but it was lifted after a new agreement was reached, Jungmeyer said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The pair’s status as NATO members means each would defend the other if attacked, but the new agreement deepens cooperation, including further integrating arms exports, weapons development, and military doctrines, and a pledge to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Although everyone in each section must play as one—in unison—the reality is that every violinist has their own style and tone and other idiosyncrasies that (subtly) set them apart.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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One notable feature was an instrument cluster that moved in unison with the adjustable steering wheel to maximize visibility.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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“Consensus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consensus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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