as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
the only common denominator between the novel and the movie allegedly based on it appears to be the name of the main character
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Recent Examples of common denominator
In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Regardless of where, the common denominator of these man caves is they are dedicated to the guy's interests.
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Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2026
The common denominator was that candidates were willing to learn and enjoy the journey of building a career in filmmaking, rather than expecting the program to deliver immediate results.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Jewishness is a major common denominator among the country’s great creators in the fields of music, theater and film.
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Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Regardless of where, the common denominator of these man caves is they are dedicated to the guy's interests.
—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2026
The common denominator was that candidates were willing to learn and enjoy the journey of building a career in filmmaking, rather than expecting the program to deliver immediate results.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Jewishness is a major common denominator among the country’s great creators in the fields of music, theater and film.
—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
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That’s not to say that there aren’t some similarities between the Gotham City gangster in The Penguin and Los Angeles private investigator of Sugar.
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But the similarity is superficial.
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During the 0-0 draw between Ecuador and Curaçao at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, locals noted online that Ecuador’s manager, Sebastián Beccacece, bears a striking resemblance to the local legal phenomenon.
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These slip-ons bear a striking resemblance to Field’s pair with a simple black upper and white platform soles.
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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