unisons

noun

plural of unison
as in agreements
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 unisons The singers’ buchi drone formed the core of the music’s harmonic language, which relied mostly on unisons, major seconds, and minor thirds. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
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  1. agreements
  2. consensuses
Noun
  • Such agreements are typically reached after psychologists conclude that severe mental disease or defect caused a defendant not to comprehend that his or her conduct was wrong.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The healthcare industry’s voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say.
    — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of agreements
Noun
  • With cultural consensuses in disrepair and taste informed by an ever evolving spate of social media and streaming platforms, mainstream music trends were almost reliably fractious.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of consensuses

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

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