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
The joint statement was endorsed by group members but fell short of complete unanimity.
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David Biller, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
Proximus uses it as a war cry against his own people, dishonoring Caesar’s attempt at unanimity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
The Security Council also continues to extend the mandates of peacekeeping operations, although with more limited unanimity.
—Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
Whether the vote count ran 30-0 or 29-1 (or 29-0, with one abstention) in favor is immaterial, as the approval did not hinge on unanimity.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2024
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David Biller, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
Proximus uses it as a war cry against his own people, dishonoring Caesar’s attempt at unanimity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
The Security Council also continues to extend the mandates of peacekeeping operations, although with more limited unanimity.
—Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
Whether the vote count ran 30-0 or 29-1 (or 29-0, with one abstention) in favor is immaterial, as the approval did not hinge on unanimity.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
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All the numbers were in line with the Dow Jones consensus estimates.Sean Conlon,Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over the last month, the consensus earnings estimate for full-year 2024 has been revised upward from $11.118 to $11.224 per share.Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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House Republicans have doubled down on their commitment to maintain the McCarthy-Biden agreement's defense spending levels, resisting calls to exceed the cap.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Courting Indian travelers As outbound travel from China remains muted, more countries are courting Indian travelers through new visa-free agreements, direct flights and ad campaigns.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The way the totem holder opens from the quarter panel is also part of that, as is the way everything changes in unison when the totems are placed in the center console.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Remarkable footage shows Wisconsin women screaming in unison towards Lake Michigan in the wake of Vice President Harris's Nov. 5 loss to President-elect Trump.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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