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 was that candidates were willing to learn and enjoy the journey of building a career in filmmaking, rather than expecting the program to deliver immediate results.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Jewishness is a major common denominator among the country’s great creators in the fields of music, theater and film.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Finding the common denominator between Scranton, Pennsylvania; Akron, Ohio; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, might seem like an impossible equation.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Each property is special in its own right, but excellence is their common denominator.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Jewishness is a major common denominator among the country’s great creators in the fields of music, theater and film.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Finding the common denominator between Scranton, Pennsylvania; Akron, Ohio; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, might seem like an impossible equation.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Each property is special in its own right, but excellence is their common denominator.
—Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
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By studying past hurricanes, AI models can identify similarities with current storms and help forecasters detect important changes earlier.—
Katie Garch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Readers might have grown bored of me saying Joao Neves’ aerial anticipation and ball-winning bear an eerie similarity to peak-level N’Golo Kante, but the 21-year-old is a footballing genius.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Troodos Mountains, Cyprus — Mount Olympus rises more than 1,900 meters, offering hiking and cycling in warm months and skiing in winter, plus traditional villages like Lofou that bear no resemblance to a typical Cyprus beach holiday.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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