as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
the only common denominator between the novel and the movie allegedly based on it appears to be the name of the main character
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This was normal discourse, and the pants were the common denominator.
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Jay Stowe, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Finding a common denominator in the grouping will become more difficult, particularly on sensitive geopolitical issues such as the war in Ukraine.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2024
The common denominator Sunday was a lack of a rushing attack from Seattle.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is available in six different formulations, each varying in scent and skin-care benefits, but their common denominator is shea butter, which leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jay Stowe, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Finding a common denominator in the grouping will become more difficult, particularly on sensitive geopolitical issues such as the war in Ukraine.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2024
The common denominator Sunday was a lack of a rushing attack from Seattle.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is available in six different formulations, each varying in scent and skin-care benefits, but their common denominator is shea butter, which leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for common denominator
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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