commonality
noun
com·mon·al·i·ty
ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 
plural commonalities
1
: the common people
2
a
: possession of common features or attributes : commonness
b
: a common feature or attribute
Examples of commonality in a Sentence
The plans share important commonalities.
one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work
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Conti pointed out Cruise and de Armas both paved their own ways to success in the entertainment industry, another commonality that could bring them together.
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
While each recession is different, there are typically some commonalities:
Businesses struggle, with bankruptcies becoming more common.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
While every den told its own story, scientists analyzing the footage found some commonalities.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
As for the podium finishers, their commonality was outright athleticism.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
While each recession is different, there are typically some commonalities:
Businesses struggle, with bankruptcies becoming more common.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
While every den told its own story, scientists analyzing the footage found some commonalities.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
As for the podium finishers, their commonality was outright athleticism.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commonality
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commonality. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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