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
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Examples of unanimous in a Sentence
The judges made a unanimous ruling.
a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
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Blachowicz successfully defended his title with a unanimous decision win over Israel Adesanya in March 2021.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Despite the excitement and hope that Chandler would rebound with a win, Oliveira was too much for him and won by unanimous decision.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The bout saw the 27-year old former YouTuber defeat the 58-year old former boxing champion in a unanimous decision.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has heard the rumors and speculation that his fight with Mike Tyson was rigged since the Nov. 15 bout ended with the 58-year-old boxing legend losing by unanimous decision to the 27-year-old fighter.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Despite the excitement and hope that Chandler would rebound with a win, Oliveira was too much for him and won by unanimous decision.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The bout saw the 27-year old former YouTuber defeat the 58-year old former boxing champion in a unanimous decision.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has heard the rumors and speculation that his fight with Mike Tyson was rigged since the Nov. 15 bout ended with the 58-year-old boxing legend losing by unanimous decision to the 27-year-old fighter.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Unanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimous. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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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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