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

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Recent Examples of common denominator Consumer discretionary as a sector encompasses a wide array of unrelated products and services, but the common denominator there is demand. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for common denominator
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Noun
  • The pair shared a remarkable similarity in the smiling selfie taken at SoFi Stadium, wearing dark shades, wide grins and their hair in a center part.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The case against Morales shares similarities with the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Salgado Araujo in his van in July, Teare said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • When Roddenberry wanted a character who might draw younger viewers to Star Trek, the physical resemblance to the Monkees singer settled the matter.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Much to Leah’s delight, she is paired with Kris (Randy Apostle), a jolly resident who bears an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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