Synonyms of common denominator

common denominator

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similarity
• resemblance
• parallel
• commonality
• correspondence
• equivalent
• similitude
• congruity
• counterpart
• analogy
• equal
• homology

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difference
• discrepancy
• dissimilarity
• divergence
• change
• modification
• variation
• deviance
• incongruity
• incongruence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of common denominator

Nearly every player goes through a sophisticated recovery routine, but the common denominator is the most valuable recovery activity of all. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

The common denominator was not celebrity, wealth, or even profession. — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

That's the common denominator, to be quite honest, between the success stories and the tragic stories. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Still, the common denominator is transitional cover, also known as edge habitat. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026