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
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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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Paul defeated Tyson in a boxing match via unanimous decision on Friday, November 15.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Six rounds into the eight-round match—which ended in a unanimous decision for Paul—the commentator Rosie Perez, a longtime friend of Tyson’s, dropped any pretense of being entertained.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Paul, 27, defeated Tyson, 58, in eight rounds in a unanimous decision in the heavyweight fight, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
The musical opened at the Belasco Theatre Nov. 12 to unanimous raves, but will still need to see more of a jump in grosses to maintain its staying power.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Six rounds into the eight-round match—which ended in a unanimous decision for Paul—the commentator Rosie Perez, a longtime friend of Tyson’s, dropped any pretense of being entertained.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Paul, 27, defeated Tyson, 58, in eight rounds in a unanimous decision in the heavyweight fight, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
The musical opened at the Belasco Theatre Nov. 12 to unanimous raves, but will still need to see more of a jump in grosses to maintain its staying power.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Unanimous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanimous. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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