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
Five years ago, Derek Jeter also fell one vote short of unanimity.
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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
The committee's top Democrat, Representative Susan Wild, said there was no unanimity within the panel on how to move forward with the probe.
—Bo Erickson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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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
The committee's top Democrat, Representative Susan Wild, said there was no unanimity within the panel on how to move forward with the probe.
—Bo Erickson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimity
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Tucker, Betts, Bryce Harper and Trea Turner are your steady vets, and there is surprising consensus around Julio Rodriguez, Jackson Chourio and Wyatt Langford.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The question is if there will be any consensus on a treatment plan.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The City Council approved several amendments to the Community Master Plan as well as a new agreement with developer Festival Ranch North, LLC, since the original one expired.—
Alexandra Hardle,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Hoyer is in the final year of his own contract, and there is a potential lockout looming once the collective bargaining agreement expires after the 2026 season.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Woman's Awkward Handshake Caught on Camera By Alyce Collins Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Internet users were left cringing in unison by a woman's awkward encounter with a fellow gym-goer that was caught on camera.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The two will work in unison and report to chief business officer, Frédéric Balmary, who will continue to lead overall strategic direction.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Unanimity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimity. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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