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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Almost in unison, my two dentists advised against that because Medicare supplemental plans can be so limited.
From Los Angeles Times
“We saw you,” said the Pack in unison.
From Literature
“Yours?” said the king and I in unison, but nobody seemed to notice me just then.
From Literature
The big picture is that while stocks often move closer to in unison—the majority often rise or fall at the same time to varying degrees—that isn’t happening right now.
From Barron's
The two girls nod in unison, which is super cute.
From Literature
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