in unison

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Definition of in unisonnext
as in concurrently
at one and the same time synchronized swimmers moving in unison

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Recent Examples of in unison Great music is memorable, but cinematic music lodges deep in our brain, the sounds and images tracking forever in unison. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Each chef took the lead on one dish, but the team worked collaboratively to refine the final results and served them in unison. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The plate is put together as a whole, with no one aspect a star, rather the ingredients sing in unison. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 As McIver built clouds and caterpillars from soap water, the children clapped and cheered in unison. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in unison

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“In unison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20unison. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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