common denominator
noun
1
: a common multiple of the denominators of a number of fractions
2
: a common trait or theme
Examples of common denominator in a Sentence
Drugs seem to be the common denominator in these crimes.
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Nuts and Seeds Nuts and seeds are another common denominator.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
And the one common denominator is him.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Among the 50 codefendants who appeared in court, common denominators were in short supply.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
To Washington, there’s a common denominator with all three.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
And the one common denominator is him.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Among the 50 codefendants who appeared in court, common denominators were in short supply.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
To Washington, there’s a common denominator with all three.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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