common denominator

Definition of common denominatornext
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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of common denominator The common denominator year-round? Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 But the common denominator of all of those slumping Cubs teams appears to be poor pitching, hitting and roster construction, like another Chicago franchise that’s in a rut. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Advertisement Mosoff says the common denominator is cultural cache. Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026 In turn, the AI uses the most common denominator in making real-world diagnoses and handing out therapeutic recommendations. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
Noun
  • Robo is not Hatch, but there are enough similarities that under no circumstance should Nill let Robertson become a free agent.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Three longtime Philadelphia police officers developed the same rare cancer, and the similarities in their cases were hard to ignore.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • That was true from the early stages — when the standings bore greater resemblance to 2024 than 2025, a rarity compared with most of baseball history.
    Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • In the black-and-white image, Gerber bore a striking resemblance to her mom, Cindy Crawford, 60.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on common denominator

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster