Synonyms of common denominator

common denominator

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similarity
• resemblance
• parallel
• commonality
• correspondence
• equivalent
• similitude
• congruity
• counterpart
• analogy
• equal
• homology

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difference
• discrepancy
• dissimilarity
• divergence
• change
• modification
• variation
• deviance
• incongruity
• incongruence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of common denominator

That's the common denominator, to be quite honest, between the success stories and the tragic stories. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Still, the common denominator is transitional cover, also known as edge habitat. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

The common denominator is reducing the burden on the person who already has enough to carry. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026

Because for all else that ailed the Chiefs last year, a common denominator was the loss of that certain something that starts with discipline and an edge. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026