Literary notes about unanimous (AI summary)
The word “unanimous” appears throughout literature as a powerful descriptor of collective agreement or sentiment in varied contexts. In political and social discourse, it often emphasizes the decisive nature of a vote or consensus, as seen in formal settings such as legislative decisions ([1], [2], [3]), while it is also used to highlight the uniformity of public opinions or reactions, such as enthusiastic applause or widespread disapproval ([4], [5], [6]). Authors frequently modify the expression—using qualifiers like “almost” or “practically”—to acknowledge subtle differences even amid general accord ([7], [8], [9]). Moreover, the term is employed in both serious and satirical tones, ranging from solemn legislative records to humorous observations in everyday life ([10], [11]). Across genres and historical periods, “unanimous” serves as a versatile signal of complete or near-complete consensus that can shape the reader’s understanding of group dynamics and collective behavior ([12], [13]).
- "The unanimous vote of this convention," he said, "had shown that the Council of Appointment was an evil.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - There is but one law which, from its nature, needs unanimous consent.
— from The Social Contract & Discourses by Jean-Jacques Rousseau - When, therefore, Elmendorff finally evidenced a disposition to yield, Hubbard made the vote for Clinton's removal unanimous.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - “Yes,” was the unanimous answer.
— from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet - " A unanimous shout answered him.
— from The History of a Crime by Victor Hugo - A resolution to adopt it was unanimous and enthusiastic.
— from The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales by Bret Harte - In this opinion they are almost unanimous; and it is only in the inference they draw from it, that they discover any difference in their sentiments.
— from A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume - The Federalists were far from unanimous in their choice of John Jay.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - This was the almost unanimous feeling of the country.
— from Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles Mackay - You are making a most disgraceful connection, and such a one as your family are unanimous in disapproving.'
— from Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - By the hoky fiddle, thanks be to Jesus those funny little chaps are not unanimous.
— from Ulysses by James Joyce - What universal admiration, what unanimous applause would have greeted this new system—a system so great, so illuminating, and so simple.
— from Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau - The shout was unanimous and hearty.
— from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
