COMMONALITY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

commonality

noun

ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē

Definition of commonality

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 While generations may disagree on a lot, commonality is found in Olive Garden, a study found. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 In fact, the two have far more commonalities than differences. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 Britain does not field the US W76-1 or W76-2, although its sovereign warhead shares design lineage and technical commonality with the W76 and currently uses the Mk4A reentry body. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Monitor reporters and photographers set out to find commonalities and current challenges in the chocolate trade. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commonality

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Noun

Even while exposing the sheer otherness of rock and metal, the piece implies that there is an unexpected similarity between us and inanimate things.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Klobuchar noted the similarities in Atlanta’s and Iowa’s team names and accused Schmitt of relying on false information to suggest Smith had secretly traveled to Atlanta.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026