Synonyms of consensus

consensus

noun

kən-ˈsen(t)-səs 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreement
• unison
• unanimity
• concurrence
• accord
• concurrency
• acceptance
• meeting of minds
• consent
• approval
• assent
• solidarity
• acquiescence
• adhesion
• understanding
• harmony
• approbation
• collaboration
• compliance
• accession
• collusion
• concession
• embrace
• union
• concordance
• concord
• sympathy
• alliance
• assentation
• conspiracy
• complicity
• oneness
• empathy
• embracement
• conformity
• concert
• rapport
• favor
• consonance
• concertedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disagreement
• conflict
• opposition
• discord
• resistance
• dissension
• dissensus
• dissent
• dissention
• disapproval
• disfavor
• disapprobation

Examples of consensus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The former president for years has cast doubt on the scientific consensus that the Earth is getting hotter mainly because of burning fossil fuels. —Michael Copley, NPR, 11 Sep. 2024

There has to be a consensus from economists and scientists that these laws aren’t going to set the consumer economy on fire. —Izzie Ramirez, Vox, 9 Sep. 2024

In both his professional attorney career and volunteer leadership positions, Mike has been a steady consensus builder with a sharp eye for detail. —Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2024

Plus: While the pundit-class consensus seems to be that the Commanders will improve over last year's four wins, the playoffs aren't exactly in the forecast. —Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024