common denominators

plural of common denominator
as in similarities
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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Noun
  • In contrast, the YJ-20 bears external similarities to a ballistic missile, with a design reminiscent of a weapon previously seen launched from a Type 055 destroyer in 2022, sometimes referred to as the YJ-21.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
  • There are many similarities between The Testament of Ann Lee and The Brutalist.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some of these ancient microbes show strong resemblances to modern pathogens.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Common denominators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominators. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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