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
Examples of unanimous in a Sentence
The judges made a unanimous ruling.
a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
After the annus horribilis that was 2025 for American Airlines, CEO Robert Isom is now facing a unanimous vote of no confidence from the board of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA).
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards during the regular season and was a unanimous first-team All-Pro.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The bill has sailed to unanimous approval by three House committees, clearing it for a future vote by the full House.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 9 Feb. 2026
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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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