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
Asked more broadly about their expectations regarding how their international peers will behave in the coming 12 months, there was near unanimity regardless of the country of origin.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 June 2025
While nearly everyone agrees that a heated planet is a massive problem, the diverse participants’ views prevent unanimity and inhibit a quick resolution.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
But the cluster model offers a way to break persistent deadlocks on other, more controversial areas of policy, such as defense or climate action, by allowing groups of like-minded European states to cooperate more deeply without the constraint of needing EU-wide unanimity.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
The unusual alliance shows that for all the seeming unanimity in the MAGA movement, Republicans can still clash over policy objectives and the wielding of power.
—Will Warasila, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 17 June 2025
While nearly everyone agrees that a heated planet is a massive problem, the diverse participants’ views prevent unanimity and inhibit a quick resolution.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
But the cluster model offers a way to break persistent deadlocks on other, more controversial areas of policy, such as defense or climate action, by allowing groups of like-minded European states to cooperate more deeply without the constraint of needing EU-wide unanimity.
—Sophia Besch, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2025
The unusual alliance shows that for all the seeming unanimity in the MAGA movement, Republicans can still clash over policy objectives and the wielding of power.
—Will Warasila, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
Noun
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The consensus predicts earnings of approximately $0.33 per share, a decrease from $0.47 per share in the same quarter last year, while revenues are expected to be around $43.93 billion, reflecting a 2% decline compared to the previous year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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And unlike other health trends, there’s no strict rules or consensus about how fibermaxxing enthusiasts should be consuming that fiber.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
24 July 2025
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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
Noun
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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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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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