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
After the game, the Quakers walked in unison over toward their fans and applauded them.
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CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
For about two weeks each year in late May and early June, thousands of fireflies gather in the forests of the Smoky Mountains and flash their lights in unison.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Each player shuffled from side to side in unison to protect the centre of the pitch, with a bite in midfield whenever Arsenal had the temerity to funnel themselves into shooting positions.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
One big thing that sets the VeloGym apart from those other bikes is its unique arm-rowing system, in which two steel levers to either side of the rider are pushed and pulled in unison to deliver arm/upper body muscle power to the 28-inch rear wheel.
—Ben Coxworth
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
For about two weeks each year in late May and early June, thousands of fireflies gather in the forests of the Smoky Mountains and flash their lights in unison.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Each player shuffled from side to side in unison to protect the centre of the pitch, with a bite in midfield whenever Arsenal had the temerity to funnel themselves into shooting positions.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
One big thing that sets the VeloGym apart from those other bikes is its unique arm-rowing system, in which two steel levers to either side of the rider are pushed and pulled in unison to deliver arm/upper body muscle power to the 28-inch rear wheel.
—Ben Coxworth
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unison
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unison
Noun
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Decision-making gets simpler too — no group consensus needed.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The consensus All-American is a well-rounded force at center.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Start by reading the contract – that's the agreement between you and the car rental company.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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One lawsuit, filed against Guadalupe Centers by former human resources director Shirley Folch, was eventually dismissed by agreement from the two sides last year, while another, filed against Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools by former Superintendent James Hammen, remains pending.—
Nathan Pilling
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unison. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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