unanimous
adjective
unan·i·mous
yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs 
1
: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
2
: being of one mind : agreeing
unanimously
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of unanimous in a Sentence
The judges made a unanimous ruling.
a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
Recent Examples on the Web
The consensus was unanimous: women’s basketball had crossed a threshold into a new era—one brimming with promise and potential.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
The decision was unanimous, but the reasoning was not.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
The event concluded with a unanimous agreement from African countries in attendance to rapidly expand renewable energy over the next decade, aided by $23 billion in pledges to catalyze the continent’s climate goals.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Holton could be the first person sentenced to death in Miami-Dade under a relatively new state law that no longer requires a unanimous jury vote.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Her unanimous appointment by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors returns the Democratic caucus to its full 29-member strength.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
The Fall Off most definitely needs to be a unanimous classic or at least close to it for borderline fans such as myself to take him seriously again.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Support by farmers for the far right is not at all unanimous.
—Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The bills, which were passed with unanimous votes in both chambers of the legislature, are now pending final approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
The decision was unanimous, but the reasoning was not.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
The event concluded with a unanimous agreement from African countries in attendance to rapidly expand renewable energy over the next decade, aided by $23 billion in pledges to catalyze the continent’s climate goals.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Holton could be the first person sentenced to death in Miami-Dade under a relatively new state law that no longer requires a unanimous jury vote.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Her unanimous appointment by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors returns the Democratic caucus to its full 29-member strength.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
The Fall Off most definitely needs to be a unanimous classic or at least close to it for borderline fans such as myself to take him seriously again.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Support by farmers for the far right is not at all unanimous.
—Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
The bills, which were passed with unanimous votes in both chambers of the legislature, are now pending final approval by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
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unanimous
adjective
unan·i·mous
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs
1
: being of one mind : agreeing completely
the councillors were unanimous in their approval of the report
2
: agreed to by all
a unanimous vote
unanimity
noun
ˌyü-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē
unanimously
adverb
yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs-lē
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