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
Librarians should respect a highest-common denominator standard when considering which among the many choices should populate shelves.
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Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The common denominator in most of his classmates being turned against him is, of course, himself.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Biondolino believed the evidence was adding up, and Cornelius Green was the common denominator.
—Marcelena Spencer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Another common denominator of small claims cases?
—Florence Taylor Barner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The common denominator in most of his classmates being turned against him is, of course, himself.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Biondolino believed the evidence was adding up, and Cornelius Green was the common denominator.
—Marcelena Spencer, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Another common denominator of small claims cases?
—Florence Taylor Barner, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
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In yet another similarity between fiction and real life, there is a lot of admiration between Anderson and Dearden.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The golden statue drew criticism over its similarities to the golden calf in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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The pattern, named for its resemblance to the Greek letter Ω in the jet stream, is slowing the typical west-to-east movement of weather systems.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The North American Nebula shines to the lower left of Deneb, named for its resemblance to the North American continent, while the 120-light-year-wide supernova remnant known as the Cygnus Loop glows closer to the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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