as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work
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Recent Examples of commonality
Radicalization is the key to perpetuating these attacks and the study validated a series of commonalities associated with pathways to radicalization for lone wolf terrorists.
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Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 3 June 2025
In previous generations, American Catholics weren’t quite monolithic, but Catholicism did represent a commonality among immigrant groups.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 9 May 2025
College as the proving ground becomes the place where students can share experiences and see the commonalities and differences among cultural groups.
—Nick Ladany, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
It was touted as a road to peace among Israel and its neighbors, its name emphasizing the Abrahamic religions as a point of commonality instead of conflict.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 3 June 2025
In previous generations, American Catholics weren’t quite monolithic, but Catholicism did represent a commonality among immigrant groups.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 9 May 2025
College as the proving ground becomes the place where students can share experiences and see the commonalities and differences among cultural groups.
—Nick Ladany, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
It was touted as a road to peace among Israel and its neighbors, its name emphasizing the Abrahamic religions as a point of commonality instead of conflict.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for commonality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonality
Noun
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In some cases, the similarities between the Ivy League and prestigious secondary schools are not coincidental, but the result of deep historical ties.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Quilts are also filled, but here the similarities end.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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No resemblance The recent events in Los Angeles bear no resemblance to Wallace and Alabama’s rejection of federal law and authority.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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Aside from a few minor departures from the facts, the scene is remarkably accurate, even if the actor Alex Wolff bears minimal resemblance to the real Alvarez, who was tall, blond, and blue-eyed.—
Alec Nevala-Lee
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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