unified

adjective

uni·​fied ˈyü-nə-ˌfīd How to pronounce unified (audio)
Synonyms of unifiednext
: brought together as one
Although police subculture is often treated as a unified and coherent whole, it is, in fact, riven by conflict and contradictions in normative orders.Steve Herbert
For the rebels, loss of these bases was not only tactical but also factional: members of what had been considered a unified ethnic group and the core of the rebel movements in Burma could no longer maintain their group integrity.Curtis N. Thomson
As it is, the fact of a single unified sovereignty ensures that these regions must remain persistently stunted relative to those of central Japan.Jane Jacobs
In fact, our culture is not one unified system but rather consists of competing systems …Thomas McLaughlin

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The update introduces a unified control plane that ties together silicon, systems, optics, and software across on-premises and cloud environments. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026 In the long run, the companies will work toward a more unified retail experience, showing clearly that the two brands are operating as one team. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Dangling a $100 prize, the paper asked readers to choose the best city color, or combination of colors, to represent the idea of a unified Chicago. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 By treating screens as extensions of a unified digital environment, TCL aims to reduce friction between devices and make everyday interactions smoother and more natural. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unified

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unified was in 1859

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“Unified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unified. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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