UNILATERAL Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unilateral

adjective

Definition of unilateral

as in one-man

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Recent Examples of unilateral There was a clear opposition to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) implemented by the European Union, alongside other unilateral measures that members believe have impeded trade. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Among them was the revival of medieval doctrines of just war, which subordinated contractual obligations to unilateral claims of moral authority—doctrines that resurfaced during the war on terror to justify pre-emptive attacks and torture. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 Those contracts included clauses calling for international arbitration, which seemed to reduce or remove the risk of unilateral government action. — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said any unilateral US action on Mexican soil would be a grave breach of her country’s sovereignty. — Reuters, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unilateral

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Adjective

This approach was meant to counter Vucic's one-man rule and restore a sense of community and solidarity.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
This approach was meant to counter Vucic’s one-man rule and restore a sense of community and solidarity.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of one-man

Adjective

The teams meet at noon at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in a game that has become one of the most one-sided series in the Big 12.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Serena Williams is routed 6-0, 6-2 by Simona Halep in the WTA Finals round-robin, one of the most one-sided losses in the 18-time Grand Slam champion’s career.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of one-sided

Adjective

Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
The magnitude of the devastation is made personal for all of us.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

Despite pledging to participate in multiple debates, Becerra brushed aside several invitations, agreeing to just a solitary one-hour face-off against Hilton on CNN in late September.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
These silicon chunks are melted in bespoke crucibles made of the world’s purest quartz, virtually all of which is mined from a solitary deposit in the mountains of North Carolina.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

This is the Leeds full-length that sounds most like the previous one, despite the producer typically showing great range even across his individual monikers.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Peanut brittle in individual packages lack the name of producer and ingredients.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of individual

Adjective

Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
The new Starlink speed limits have even reportedly interfered with Ukraine’s air defenses that use fast-moving drone interceptors to take down Russian one-way attack drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of one-way

Adjective

As the sole member of the Maryland congressional delegation to support the passage of the Rural Health Transformation Fund, addressing rural healthcare needs for Marylanders has remained a top priority of mine throughout my time serving in Congress.

— Andy Harris, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026
In July 2023, Hulk amended his will to exclude Brooke and her descendants, leaving her brother Nick as the sole beneficiary of his probate estate.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sole

Adjective

SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The single-aisle jet, which can have up to 230 seats, was introduced at the Paris Air Show in 2017 to help Boeing compete with rival Airbus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

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