Definition of commonalitynext
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 The states fighting prediction markets have no particular commonality and are as politically diverse as deep blue Massachusetts, red-leaning Ohio and bright purple Nevada. Austin Mullen, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026 The president's son advising may be a commonality, but Mansour is quick to argue that Polymarket is the law-breaking, shady foreign exchange, with Kalshi's X account often attacking those who get confused. Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026 There’s a rich commonality between him and Venus that could be explored here—who’s manipulating Rika more? Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026 But unfortunately, as often happens in dissident movements, Iranians have been much better at tearing one another down than finding points of commonality. Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commonality
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Noun
  • However, the similarities to previous hypersonic trials suggest a continuation of ongoing test activity tied to the Dark Eagle program.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
  • These companies shared striking similarities.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Namings often tied to philanthropic giving The current clamor bears some resemblance to the controversy that surrounded the wealthy Sackler family’s culpability in the deadly opioid crisis, because in both cases the institutions involved had received vast sums from the family.
    Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The current clamor bears some resemblance to the controversy that surrounded the wealthy Sackler family’s culpability in the deadly opioid crisis, because in both cases the institutions involved had received vast sums from the family.
    Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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