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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However, the common denominator for these world-changing technologies is that Silicon Valley has the largest concentration of venture capitalists.
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The common denominator in both lineups is replacing VanVleet, who has struggled mightily thus far this season, with Thompson.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Naturally, the common denominator is the legendary producer Norman Lear, who is being honored by the The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York with a special exhibit celebrating Lear’s legacy in comedy and civic engagement.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Universal language to narrow that gap is missing, so Walmart, in collaboration with the Burning Glass Institute, earlier this year convened a working group of human resources professionals from various companies to create a common denominator.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The common denominator in both lineups is replacing VanVleet, who has struggled mightily thus far this season, with Thompson.
—Rahat Huq, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Naturally, the common denominator is the legendary producer Norman Lear, who is being honored by the The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York with a special exhibit celebrating Lear’s legacy in comedy and civic engagement.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Universal language to narrow that gap is missing, so Walmart, in collaboration with the Burning Glass Institute, earlier this year convened a working group of human resources professionals from various companies to create a common denominator.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20denominator. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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