in unison
Idioms-
In complete agreement, harmonizing exactly. For example, Their opinion was in unison with ours . [Early 1800s]
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Saying the same thing at the same time, simultaneously, as in The whole class answered in unison . [Late 1800s] Both usages allude to the unison of music, a single identical pitch.
Example Sentences
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"Before our brothers-in-arms and ancestors, before those no longer with us and those who stand before us, we speak this oath," they said in unison as the ceremony began.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The group, swaying in unison, have come together to re-create the music video for Kate Bush's 1978 song Wuthering Heights, inspired by Emily Brontë's novel.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Robots were everywhere, dancing in unison, making cappuccinos, shooting soccer goals, massaging visitors and playing the piano.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Crowds of men in matching tracksuits clapped in unison and waved national flags as sand-coloured stallion Hankerven, adorned with jewellery and a traditional carpet, clinched the top prize.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
“Yes!” we said in unison, and scrambled to our feet.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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