commonality
noun
com·mon·al·i·ty
ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 
plural commonalities
1
: the common people
2
a
: possession of common features or attributes : commonness
b
: a common feature or attribute
Examples of commonality in a Sentence
The plans share important commonalities.
one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work
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The only commonalities the two shared were vaguely in shape, with the four-door GT getting up to 100 mph effortlessly, with virtually no exterior noise.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Another is genre, in the broadest sense, and another the commonality of sentiments.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Look for commonality and integrity, excitement seldom builds partnership.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.
—Mark Cooper, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Another is genre, in the broadest sense, and another the commonality of sentiments.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Look for commonality and integrity, excitement seldom builds partnership.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commonality
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commonality. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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