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 Still, the common denominator is transitional cover, also known as edge habitat. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 The common denominator is reducing the burden on the person who already has enough to carry. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 Because for all else that ailed the Chiefs last year, a common denominator was the loss of that certain something that starts with discipline and an edge. Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 Heather Snyder is the common denominator in this entire picture. Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for common denominator
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Noun
  • According to the chef, the global spotlight highlighted more similarities than differences between the World Cup and NFL fans.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • At both this year’s Strade Bianche and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Seixas was clearly the second-best rider in the field behind Pogačar — and these are two races which bear similarities to the World Championships’ parcours.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The former, which the marque’s artisans have never used to create marquetry, was chosen for its resemblance to the birds’ iridescent plumage.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Social media users quickly pointed out that the mugshot appeared to bear a striking resemblance to Jennifer Lopez.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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