common denominator
noun
1
: a common multiple of the denominators of a number of fractions
2
: a common trait or theme
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Drugs seem to be the common denominator in these crimes.
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The common denominator is pure and utter uncertainty — particularly about just how President Donald Trump’s sweeping policy actions could shake out, economists say.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
But the common denominator was their nonconference strength of schedule, something the selection committee repeatedly has valued above almost anything else.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Each individual’s path to sobriety might look different, but the common denominator is receiving help from people who are willing to do it for free.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
When things are going wrong in a management relationship, the common denominator is usually unstructured, low substance, hit-or-miss communication.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
But the common denominator was their nonconference strength of schedule, something the selection committee repeatedly has valued above almost anything else.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Each individual’s path to sobriety might look different, but the common denominator is receiving help from people who are willing to do it for free.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
When things are going wrong in a management relationship, the common denominator is usually unstructured, low substance, hit-or-miss communication.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20denominator. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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