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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Popular on Variety The common denominator throughout is the stuffed Rolodex of talent made available to producers.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
There has been a common denominator in Kansas’ modest three-game men’s basketball winning streak.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
The common denominator, however, is that Gmail is being used as the relay to exfiltrate the key data used to drain the wallets.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Of course, pheromones aren’t an actual fragrance note, but the common denominator between these varying scents is their musky vibe that enhances the smell of your natural body chemistry.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
There has been a common denominator in Kansas’ modest three-game men’s basketball winning streak.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
The common denominator, however, is that Gmail is being used as the relay to exfiltrate the key data used to drain the wallets.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Of course, pheromones aren’t an actual fragrance note, but the common denominator between these varying scents is their musky vibe that enhances the smell of your natural body chemistry.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Common denominator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20denominator. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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