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
In the second, the strings played with heated unanimity, and the third was lively yet elegant, not too rustic or heavy.
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Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Five years ago, Derek Jeter also fell one vote short of unanimity.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 14 Dec. 2024
House Republicans are not known for their unanimity.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Five years ago, Derek Jeter also fell one vote short of unanimity.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
Wonderful party, wonderful games, wonderful unanimity, won-der-ful happiness!
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 14 Dec. 2024
House Republicans are not known for their unanimity.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
Noun
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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
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The general consensus of those in the industry was that people were looking for someone to yell at, and, well, influencers were right there.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The latest is an agreement with Iraq to rehabilitate the Kirkuk oilfield.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The agreement comes as Julani’s promises of an inclusive, secular, democratic state look more unlikely than ever.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All of them screamed in unison when the stage lights blinked and a video popped up, showing Cornejo declaring his pride and love for música mexicana.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Senate Democratic Caucus is expected to vote in unison against final passage, which will only require a simple majority.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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