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
The common denominator is that these tournaments attract few, if any, of the tour's top players.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The common denominator with all these issues is obvious.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Masochism and apocalypse are deeply interconnected for me, their common denominator anxiety.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Some makers of cookware use a core of iron metals wrapped in other materials, but the common denominator is the requirement of iron to heat the pot or pan.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
The common denominator with all these issues is obvious.
—Vincent Turley, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Masochism and apocalypse are deeply interconnected for me, their common denominator anxiety.
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Some makers of cookware use a core of iron metals wrapped in other materials, but the common denominator is the requirement of iron to heat the pot or pan.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
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But as people debate their similarities, its sparked a larger conversation about the importance of mindful parenting.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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The uncertainty in sports betting has similarities to the rise of daily fantasy sports (DFS) about a decade ago.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Further investigation into a chalk underdrawing of ‘The Night Watch,’ using macro X-ray florescence scans, showed even more resemblances between the two dogs.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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None of the three contests the Panthers have played bear much of a resemblance to each other.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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