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
According to her, many others take the skills into entirely different paths, but the common denominator remains learning how to take a risk and make an idea real.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The common denominator this year?
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
In one of his latest videos, Shirley highlighted concerns that fake companies posing as non-emergency medical entities could be the common denominator across most of the Minnesota fraud being investigated.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 20 Jan. 2026
But as any sentient being whose reading list goes beyond Truth Social well knows, the actual common denominator here is that all five of these states are controlled by Democrats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The common denominator this year?
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
In one of his latest videos, Shirley highlighted concerns that fake companies posing as non-emergency medical entities could be the common denominator across most of the Minnesota fraud being investigated.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 20 Jan. 2026
But as any sentient being whose reading list goes beyond Truth Social well knows, the actual common denominator here is that all five of these states are controlled by Democrats.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
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One striking similarity no one can deny about the two medical sensations is their week-to-week impact.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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There are some key similarities between the threads.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Martin's additional cover photo looks—styled by celebrity stylist Daniel Gaines and photographed by Carin Backoff—only further highlight the mother-daughter duo's striking resemblance.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Moon rovers bearing a striking resemblance to Astrolab's FLEX lunar excursion vehicle are also seen scattered around the modules of a lunar base.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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