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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His allegations bear a striking resemblance to those made by Michaels, who suffered a career-ending ankle break on the final season of Game of Thrones, four years after Pilgrim’s accident.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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In the photos, the proud mom and her daughter bear a strong resemblance, both posing near the pool with big smiles on their faces.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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