common denominators

plural of common denominator
as in similarities
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 denominators Among the 50 codefendants who appeared in court, common denominators were in short supply. Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • When asked to address this perception, May pointed to the similarities of the game now, and the success of former Florida coach Billy Donovan, who has had a long run with Oklahoma City and Chicago.
    Mac Engel June 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Common denominators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominators. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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