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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unison
  1. consensus
  2. agreement
Noun
  • The stock has an RSI of 77 and carries a buy consensus from analysts.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Yet, on TikTok, on Threads, and, presumably, in innumerable group texts, a contrarian consensus has flourished.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of consensus
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  • The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Other notable laws passed this legislative session included a ban on 287(g) agreements and the Maryland Community Trust Act.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of agreement

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