in unison

1. 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.

2. In complete agreement, harmonizing exactly. For example, Their opinion was in unison with ours . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

Lilium's aircraft uses 30 electric jets that can be tilted in unison to swing between vertical lift and forward flight.

From BBC

She gave the example of a person at an aquarium, who might want to find out why a group of fish are swimming in unison.

From BBC

“We talk about TV shows and movies,” they both say nearly in unison.

From Los Angeles Times

It didn’t take long for my labored pedaling to be replaced by her strength as she pushed me along from behind and we burst out in fits of laughter and joy in unison.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hi! By now you probably have seen the viral video of our family dancing in unison to @scoutlaruewillis new single! We love this video!”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accordingly
• collectively
• cooperatively
• in tandem
• mutually
• simultaneously
• together
• unitedly