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
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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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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Getting to know a new boss can be intimidating, so try to find some commonalities— and put yourself out there to make a good first impression.
—Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Nowadays, the two also share the commonality of going viral.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
The commonalities between this gaming environment and today’s business landscape are striking.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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 24 Nov. 2024.
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