unanimously

adverb

as in collectively

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unanimously DyAnnah Butler’s promotion from diverse learning coordinator at the high school’s Washington campus to assistant principal at the district’s Alternative Optional Education Center (AOEC) was also unanimously approved by the board. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The plan presented by Election Administrator Clint Ludwig received pushback from members of the public, as well as O’Hare and county commissioners, who unanimously agreed that the cuts were too drastic. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Last month, San Francisco lawmakers unanimously declared the Latin Rock House a historic landmark, formally protecting the Spanish-style home from being painted over, altered or destroyed by future owners or developers without the city's permission. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 The supervisors voted unanimously to advance the moratorium, and the crowd erupted. — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 Cambodian lawmakers unanimously adopted a new law in March targeting online scam operations with sentences of up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut down the centers by the end of April. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The Assembly then voted unanimously to accept the Senate’s changes without debate, sending the bill to Newsom. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Committee members unanimously advanced the proposal for full council consideration and aimed to pass the change before students returned to school for the fall. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 The most recent development plans, unanimously approved by the Kansas City Council last week, will create 30 more lots and 3 tracts for a residential open space development. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanimously
  1. collectively
  2. mutually
  3. reciprocally
  4. jointly
Adverb
  • The same circle of dealers also sold artworks to the Metropolitan Museum, where the New York District Attorney’s Office seized five antiquities valued collectively at more than $3 million in 2022; those included a gold sarcophagus.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Despite collectively making up about 95% of the universe's contents, dark matter and dark energy aren't visible to us.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • Both companies mutually decided a year ago not to renew the agreement.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Paul and Mortensen mutually accused each other of domestic violence multiple times before and after the video surfaced.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutually
Adverb
  • Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham).
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of reciprocally
Adverb
  • The deal centers on a talent incubation program the two firms will run jointly with an academic institution in Thailand, aimed at connecting new creative talent with the short-form entertainment sector.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, the company struck a major co-production deal with Netflix to jointly develop and produce series, leading with drama series Bannerman from Shane Black and Craig Silverstein.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of jointly

Browse Nearby Words

unanimous
unanimously
unannounced
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unanimously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanimously. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All