common denominator
noun
1
: a common multiple of the denominators of a number of fractions
2
: a common trait or theme
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Drugs seem to be the common denominator in these crimes.
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But the common denominator of all of those slumping Cubs teams appears to be poor pitching, hitting and roster construction, like another Chicago franchise that’s in a rut.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Advertisement Mosoff says the common denominator is cultural cache.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026
In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.
—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
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Advertisement Mosoff says the common denominator is cultural cache.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026
In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations.
—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
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20denominator. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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