unison

noun

ˈyü-nə-sən How to pronounce unison (audio)
Definition of unisonnext
as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something the members of the committee are in unison on this point

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Recent Examples of unison Make it 2 to 12 hours ahead of your gathering, then chill to get a head start and to allow the spread’s flavors to dance together in unison. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Around the world, mourning rituals of Muharram and Ashoura can include rhythmic chest-thumping or beating in unison and public processions. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 The squad cruised to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in its opening game in Boston - boosted by thousands of Norwegian supporters dressed in red and rowing in unison inside the stadium. — William Jones, NPR, 25 June 2026 As the song by Dutch group Snollebollekes blasted through the speakers, the crowd moved as one, bouncing and jumping from left to right in unison. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unison
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  1. consensus
  2. agreement
Noun
  • There was less consensus about the dust kicked up from the playa, which can be dense enough to cause whiteouts.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But the Fed under Warsh is widely expected to buck that pressure and hold rates steady next month, a consensus reflected in Fed funds futures contracts.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consensus
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  • According to the investigation, the Clippers broke league rules by initiating off-court income opportunities and facilitating endorsement agreements between Leonard and four companies that also did business with the team.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Hours after City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in Cardiff, news broke of an agreement with Barcelona for Rodri.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of agreement

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“Unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unison. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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