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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of consensus

Central to the genre-defining artists and exhibitions popularly associated with Harlem, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles–the consensus meccas of 20th century Black art. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Fourth-quarter earnings came in at $1.34 per share, topping consensus estimates for $1.26 per share, according to StreetAccount. —Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025

In addition, for decades, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has recognized the consensus science that climate change and its related warming are primarily caused by human activity. —Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025

Ulta’s earnings came in at $8.46 per share, topping the LSEG consensus estimate of $7.12 per share. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025