Synonyms

unanimously

American

[yoo-nan-uh-muhs-lee] / yuˈnæn ə məs li /

adverb

without dissent; agreed to by all.

They make almost all decisions either unanimously or by a two-thirds majority.

Other Word Forms

nonunanimously adverb
quasi-unanimously adverb

Etymology

Origin of unanimously

unanimous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Late last year, the board unanimously backed Lovaglio after the bank disclosed that he was being investigated by Italian prosecutors in a case related to allegations of supervisory obstruction and market manipulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June 2025, RBC unanimously approved a planning application to make the studio permanent.

From BBC

Two days earlier, the commission voted unanimously to bifurcate the duties of the city attorney, currently an elected official who prosecutes misdemeanors and represents the city in civil litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement said the rule change had been approved unanimously by all power-unit manufacturers.

From BBC

The transaction has been unanimously approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, the companies said.

From Barron's

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