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
And at the Immersive Invitational, where productions ranged from goofy to heavy, there was an underlying common denominator, and that is that immersive play can inspire radical joy.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Oh yes, and there was one other common denominator with all these contract extensions: None of the agents involved was named Scott Boras.
—Bill Madden, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
But Apple, at that point still defending its butterfly MacBook keyboards and holding tight to Lightning ports, seemed unlikely to go the way of the common denominator.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
Researchers have now confirmed dentin as a common denominator.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Oh yes, and there was one other common denominator with all these contract extensions: None of the agents involved was named Scott Boras.
—Bill Madden, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
But Apple, at that point still defending its butterfly MacBook keyboards and holding tight to Lightning ports, seemed unlikely to go the way of the common denominator.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
Researchers have now confirmed dentin as a common denominator.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
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In some cases, the similarities between the Ivy League and prestigious secondary schools are not coincidental, but the result of deep historical ties.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Quilts are also filled, but here the similarities end.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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His allegations bear a striking resemblance to those made by Michaels, who suffered a career-ending ankle break on the final season of Game of Thrones, four years after Pilgrim’s accident.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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In the photos, the proud mom and her daughter bear a strong resemblance, both posing near the pool with big smiles on their faces.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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