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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Strong prints and patterns were another common denominator across presentations.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The common denominator is pure and utter uncertainty — particularly about just how President Donald Trump’s sweeping policy actions could shake out, economists say.
—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
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The common denominator is pure and utter uncertainty — particularly about just how President Donald Trump’s sweeping policy actions could shake out, economists say.
—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
See All Example Sentences for common denominator
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