UNANIMOUS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

unanimous

adjective

yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs

Definition of unanimous

as in compatible

having or marked by agreement in feeling or action a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities

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Recent Examples of unanimous Both teams have featured award-winning performances this season, including Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese in Atlanta and the unanimous Sixth Player of the Year Janelle Salaün at Golden State. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026 The group’s camaraderie was palpable throughout the room, with unanimous agreement that Christeson’s own enthusiasm, warmth, and generosity set the tone for all the relationships. — Clara Hillis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Two other trials ended when jurors couldn’t reach unanimous verdicts. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Tuesday’s unanimous approval effectively staples the campus blueprint to the city’s own comprehensive plan. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unanimous

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That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
However, Samsung supports manual photo tagging on compatible devices.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of compatible

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Even the centrist French President Emmanuel Macron, who wants a more united, empowered Europe to hold its own, is wont to speak about the Continent in civilizational terms.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
This album is also unapologetically optimistic in a simpler, more united ’90s way.

— Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026

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