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
Among perpetrators of violence, the common denominator, instead, appears to be social isolation and mental illness.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
And the South was a common denominator in this category as well.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
This means that the common denominator is AI and not economic fluctuations, according to the research.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
The common denominator is that these tournaments attract few, if any, of the tour's top players.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
And the South was a common denominator in this category as well.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
This means that the common denominator is AI and not economic fluctuations, according to the research.
—Amalia Huot-Marchand, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
The common denominator is that these tournaments attract few, if any, of the tour's top players.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
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Researchers have long assumed that sulfur isotopes would likely also exhibit these similarities.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the pressure tactics used by Cruz and Carr have similarities, Rogers said there are also key differences between the legislative and executive branches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the striking resemblance to TikTok and other short-form video apps sends the message that these platforms are indeed trying to be a destination for viewing content rather than just a forum for creators.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jen also bears a strong resemblance to the Uncle Buck star.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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