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 Scientists say West Virginia’s low light pollution is creating a refuge for fireflies, including rare species that flash in perfect unison. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Not quite applause, more like the sound of strangers finding unison. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for unison
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unison
  1. consensus
  2. agreement
Noun
  • The demands of dialogue The purpose of dialogue is not always consensus.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Citi expects mixed third-quarter results, with adjusted pretax profit above consensus at Barclays and NatWest, but below at HSBC, Lloyds and StanChart.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of consensus
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  • Companies are only allowed to disclose them if the agreements are noncancellable.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Of the 13 most competitive Senate races, seven Republicans have expressed skepticism or outright opposition to the agreement that is unlikely to significantly affect high diesel costs contributing to broader inflation.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreement

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“Unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unison. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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