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
The common denominator across it all?
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
The common denominator between the two?
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
The common denominator was Baugh, who only started playing running back full-time two years ago.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The common denominator across the communities?
—Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
The common denominator between the two?
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
The common denominator was Baugh, who only started playing running back full-time two years ago.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The common denominator across the communities?
—Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common denominator
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Interestingly, another basin recently discovered in Gabii showed structural similarities, leading archaeologists to hypothesize that these pools may have served a sacred purpose.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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But despite surface-level similarities, the 2026 system is not expected to match the 2021 storm in strength or staying power, experts say.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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David Leach, the head of security, noted that a training program offered by the utility for technician jobs bears resemblances to Oakland’s cadet initiative.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The company also needed to align the RAV4 with its sharp new design language; its resemblance to the Grand Highlander, the 4Runner and even stalwarts like the the Land Cruiser is now much more clear.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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