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 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 There’s a rich commonality between him and Venus that could be explored here—who’s manipulating Rika more? Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 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
  • The circumstances bear striking similarities to the Dyson case.
    Anna Bryher, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Karma Brown explores the similarities between art conservation and fiction writing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The administration may have gained confidence from the successful operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January, Davis said, but the geography, military capability and strategic depth of Iran bear little resemblance to the Caracas raid.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Due to its rapid changes in frequency, the Bloop bore some resemblance to marine animal sounds.
    Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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